KORE1 · 5 days ago
Sr. Embedded Firmware Testing Engineer - V&V & HIL
Gray, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $130K/yr
3+ years expKORE1 is a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, seeking a Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer to lead the design, development, and execution of software verification and validation plans for embedded systems. The role involves developing verification methodologies, quality metrics, and test automation infrastructure while collaborating closely with engineering teams.
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Jennifer (Burdick) Thomas (L.I.O.N. with extensive network)
Responsibilities
You will collaborate with engineering management and the software engineering team to develop, document, and execute software verification and validation plans and protocols for embedded systems
You will develop, execute, and maintain both manual and automated software tests
You will identify, document, communicate, and track resolution of software defects throughout the development life cycle
You will contribute to development of internal software standards, processes, and test automation
You will contribute to development, configuration, and maintenance of test-target environments
You will participate in software reviews at all stages of the development life cycle, assessing for verifiability
Collaborate closely with development teams to verify requirements and ensure that system test coverage is adequate, even when development estimates compress testing time
Write formal test protocols, including step scripts, regression testing instructions, and integration guidance for automation tools
Support automation of regression tests wherever possible to improve testing efficiency and repeatability
Implement testing approaches to verify all requirements, including system-level and integration testing, in alignment with full SDLC
Test embedded systems hands-on, including firmware, hardware/software integration, system-level testing, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
Write and execute formal test protocols and scripts to meet system verification requirements
Qualification
Required
A 4-year degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or closely related STEM discipline
Experience in regulated or safety-critical industries with embedded systems products
Minimum 3+ years of SQA experience in embedded systems
Software engineering background with active participation and contribution to embedded systems product development
Hands-on experience testing embedded systems, including firmware, hardware/software integration, system-level testing, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
Familiarity with writing formal protocols and scripts to meet system verification requirements
Strong programming (scripting) capability for test creation, tool integration, and report generation
Proficiency in reviewing software designs and implementations for verifiability, including the ability to read C/C++
Expertise in implementing testing methodologies and quality metrics
Ability to write and execute formal test protocols for requirement verification and regression testing
Experience ensuring system-level verification is not compromised when development estimates extend timelines
Familiarity with full SDLC testing, including formal verification, regression testing, and automated test integration
Familiarity with balancing development schedules with system test coverage in agile or compressed SDLC environments
Experience integrating automated testing frameworks to support regression and protocol-driven testing
Collaborate effectively with engineering team members with respect to test design and coverage
Expertise with version control systems
Expertise with defect tracking systems
Expertise with building systems and CI/CD pipelines
Expertise with testing tools and frameworks
Preferred
JIRA workflow design and implementation preferred
XRAY test management experience preferred
Additional experience with advanced test automation frameworks
Experience using automation to streamline testing and verification
Familiarity with emerging tools and methodologies for embedded system verification
Prior experience supporting cross-functional teams in full SDLC processes beyond embedded testing
Prior experience with high-volume or complex QA projects requiring innovative problem-solving
Experience with additional testing tools and frameworks, such as simulation environments, UI testing frameworks (e.g., Qt, other GUI testing tools), hardware/software co-simulation tools, and other QA/test automation platforms
Company
KORE1
KORE1 is a staffing and recruiting company specializing in IT staffing services and information technology solutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Steven Quarles
CEO/COO/CRO
Robert Ardell
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
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