RightPro Staffing ยท 2 days ago
Quality Assurance Team Lead - Firmware and Embedded Test
New Haven County, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expRightPro Staffing is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Lead who will support Embedded Systems and Firmware. The role involves mentoring QA engineers, defining test methodologies, and ensuring rigorous validation of connected hardware solutions.
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Hiring Manager
Tom Mix
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
5+ years of QA experience in embedded systems, with 2+ years in 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
Experience testing mobile applications, APIs, or Playwright-based web interfaces
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
Preferred
Familiarity with AI-assisted QA workflows or test case generation
Exposure to IoT, connected hardware, or smartphone-integrated product
Company
RightPro Staffing
RightPro Staffing is a placement agency that offers recruiting services for the healthcare sector.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Syd Kain
President and co-Founder
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