Firmware Automation Test Engineer

Position: Firmware Automation Test Engineer

Location : Alameda CA

Contract

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Firmware Software Test Automation Engineer to design develop and execute automated test solutions for firmware and software systems. The role involves close collaboration with firmware software and hardware teams to ensure product quality reliability and performance across embedded platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Design develop and maintain automated test frameworks for firmware and software validation

Develop test scripts for functional regression integration and system-level testing

Perform test automation for embedded systems drivers and low-level firmware

Analyze requirements and translate them into comprehensive test plans and test cases

Execute automated and manual tests to identify defects and performance issues

Debug and troubleshoot firmware/software issues in collaboration with development teams

Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines

Review test results perform root cause analysis and provide detailed defect reports

Ensure test coverage traceability and compliance with quality standards

Support release validation and production readiness testing

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in engineering Computer Science or related field

Strong experience in firmware and software testing

Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks

Proficiency in Python C/C or scripting languages

Experience testing embedded systems / RTOS-based platforms

Knowledge of communication protocols such as UART SPI I2C CAN Ethernet

Experience with debugging tools (JTAG logic analyzers debuggers)

Familiarity with version control systems (Git)

Working knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins GitLab CI)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Good to Have:

Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or system-level test automation

Exposure to Linux-based embedded systems

Knowledge of performance stress and reliability testing

Experience in Agile/Scrum development environments

Soft Skills:

Strong communication and documentation skills

Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams

Attention to detail and commitment to quality.