Firmware Automated Test Engineer

Salary Range $80k-$100k

POSITION TITLE: Firmware Automated Test Engineer

REPORTS TO: Director of Quality

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This position requires a unique blend of software engineering discipline and hands-on hardware testing skills. You'll spend your time designing test frameworks in Python, interfacing directly with embedded hardware, creating comprehensive test plans from system requirements, and building CI/CD pipelines that validate firmware on real devices. You'll also play a vital role in our shift-left testing initiative, helping us catch issues earlier in the development cycle.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Test Development & Automation

• Design and implement Python-based automated test frameworks for embedded systems validation
• Develop CI/CD pipelines incorporating hardware-in-the-loop testing on real devices
• Automate firmware release candidate and regression suite across Inovonics products
• Ensure all electronic assemblies and finished products meet functional test specifications and quality standards.

Planning & Execution Test

• Create test plans, test scripts, and test cases based on system requirements
• Execute verification and validation testing in development sprints/environments
• Validate that requirements and integration objectives are met
• Write clear, reproducible bug reports and actively drive defect resolution by working closely with firmware engineers
• Support program milestone deliverables and test event objectives

Collaboration & Process

• Champion shift-left testing practices to identify issues early in development
• Document test processes, frameworks, and test results
• Participate in agile sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives
• Provide accurate estimates and timely status updates on test development tasks
• Mentor team members on test automation approaches and best practices

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years in software/firmware test automation or software development role
• Proven track record testing embedded systems and firmware
• Hands-on experience working in agile/scrum development environments
• Strong Python programming skills for test automation and framework development
• Experience with test frameworks such as pytest, Robot Framework, or unittest
• Hands-on experience with hardware testing tools
• Knowledge of serial communication protocols and debugging interfaces (JTAG, SWD)
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD tools
• Strong ability to translate system requirements into comprehensive test plans and test cases
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Proven self-starter with initiative, creativity, and excellent problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• IoT devices and wireless sensor networks
• Knowledge of wireless technologies, especially 900MHz ISM radio band and Bluetooth
• Test Case Management tools: Jira, Xray
• Embedded Linux or RTOS testing experience
• RF testing and wireless communication validation
• Test-driven development (TDD) practices
• Experience with firmware build systems and cross-compilation

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field required

COMPENSATION AND OTHER:

Salary Range $80k-$100k

Health insurance, matching 401(k) retirement plan and hybrid work environment.

Inovonics values diversity of thought and background and provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or disability.