QA Lead 833168

Global Manufacturing firm is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Lead who will support Embedded Systems and Firmware. As a hands-on leader, you’ll mentor QA engineers, define test methodologies, and ensure rigorous validation of our connected hardware solutions. You’ll work closely with their Lead DevOps Engineer, who oversees automation and CI/CD infrastructure, to align tooling and workflows that support robust, scalable testing. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape how quality is driven across a product line that secures real-world environments through advanced embedded technology. This position will be full-time onsite in New Haven, CT. What will you be doing Provide technical mentorship and leadership to QA engineers testing embedded firmware and integrated hardware/software products Design and manage test strategies, including automated and hardware-in-the-loop (Hardware in Loop) approaches Work with Firmware Architects and Developers to determine test strategies for features Collaborate with the Lead DevOps Engineer to define automation needs, improve pipelines, and evolve test infrastructure Oversee test execution, prioritization, and defect triage across multiple product lines and release cycles Integrate best practices in test planning, traceability, and release validation Evaluate and pilot AI-powered testing tools for automation efficiency and intelligent test coverage Communicate test outcomes, quality risks, and readiness metrics to engineering and product stakeholders Experience 6+ years of QA experience in embedded systems, with 2+ years in a technical lead or mentorship capacity Solid foundation in QA methodologies, firmware/software test strategies, and test management practices Proficiency in Python for test scripting; familiarity with C-based firmware is a plus Strong Git-based version control knowledge and experience with test automation in CI/CD environments Ability to read and understand schematics of the device under test as well as control boards Must work on-site and collaborate cross-functionally in Agile/Scrum settings Effective communicator with a drive for process improvement and coaching Preferred Skills Experience testing mobile applications, APIs, or Playwright-based web interfaces Familiarity with AI-assisted QA workflows or test case generation Exposure to IoT, connected hardware, or smartphone-integrated product Tools & Environment Languages & Frameworks: Python, C, Gherkin, Robot Framework, PyTest Version Control & CI/CD: Git, GitLab Test Management: Zephyr, TestRail Hardware Testing: On-desk test fixtures, automated runners with Hardware in Loop (HiL), and diagnostic tools