Firmware Validation Technician II (Onsite)
Core
Execute manual and automated release regression, exploratory, and feature-level testing for embedded and connected-device products.
Role type
Firmware validation engineer (QA)
Builds
Embedded firmware and connected-device products
Domain
Embedded systems / IoT / Automotive
Required skills
Test strategy design, test case creation, automated testing methodologies, requirements traceability, defect investigation, test management systems, log analysis, scripting (Python), CI/CD integration
Preferred skills
RF testing, GPS/GNSS testing, environmental chamber testing, LTE/Wi-Fi connectivity testing, AI-assisted test case generation
Technologies
Jira, Zephyr Scale, Splunk, Python
Responsibilities
Execute manual and automated release regression, exploratory testing, and feature-level testing; Design and maintain test strategies, test cases, and requirements traceability; Investigate and document defects with reproducible evidence; Lead release-readiness reporting and production-versus-staging escape analysis; Drive test tooling and process improvements including AI-assisted test case generation; Coordinate with Engineering, Product, and hardware/RF labs to resolve testing blockers
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
