HW QA Engineer
Core
Verify and validate combined hardware and software solutions through full-system testing, exploratory testing, and defect detection from an end-user perspective.
Role type
Hands-on Test & Validation Engineer (Hardware/Software)
Builds
Comprehensive quality assurance activities for newly developed combined hardware and software solutions
Domain
Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Hardware/Software Integration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
System-level testing, exploratory testing, black-box testing, defect documentation, test environment configuration, basic hardware modification, scripting (Python), regression testing
Preferred skills
Automation frameworks, microcontroller-based testing, networked systems (IP connectivity), Agile/Lean delivery, soldering
Technologies
Python, Operating Systems, Web-based interfaces
Responsibilities
Carry out full system-level testing covering hardware components, software, and user interaction points; Detect, document, and monitor defects and usability concerns; Create, maintain, and execute test documentation; Undertake hands-on testing including exploratory and black-box techniques; Assist with automation efforts such as scripting or simple hardware-assisted testing setups; Configure and manage test labs and environments; Diagnose faults and collaborate with engineering teams; Assemble and modify test setups including basic hardware adjustments; Conduct regression testing
Seniority
Mid-level, independent contributor