Lead Firmware Quality Assurance Engineer
Core
Lead firmware quality assurance for variable speed drives and embedded systems, ensuring compliance with performance, reliability, and safety requirements in HVACR technologies.
Role type
Senior IC firmware quality assurance engineer (team lead)
Builds
Production firmware for variable speed drives and embedded control systems
Domain
HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) / Embedded Systems / Power Electronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Embedded C programming, V-model process, ISO 25010 standards, functional testing, stress testing, environmental testing, root cause analysis, test strategy development, hardware testing knowledge, MATLAB & SIMULINK, communication protocols testing, safety-critical function testing
Preferred skills
Python scripting, ISTQB Advanced Certification, team lead experience, Design for Testability (DfT) principles
Technologies
Embedded C, Python, MATLAB, SIMULINK
Responsibilities
Create and own software quality assurance process adhering to ISO 25010 and V-model; Develop and execute test strategies and plans for hardware and firmware validation; Lead firmware quality assurance department with scope for future direct reporting; Perform and coordinate functional, stress and environmental testing on hardware components and embedded firmware systems; Collaborate with hardware and firmware development teams to define quality requirements and ensure DfT principles; Perform manual and automated testing of firmware functions, control algorithms and hardware components; Analyze test results to determine root cause of issues and drive corrective actions; Continuously improve test methodology in collaboration with regional labs and test engineers; Document test results, provide detailed reports, and ensure traceability of requirements, test cases and outcomes throughout the product lifecycle
