Staff / Senior Firmware Test Engineer
Core
Design, automate, and execute verification activities for embedded firmware products to ensure quality, reliability, and compliance throughout the product lifecycle. (via careerplan.io/jobs/R26-7689-staff-senior-firmware-test-engineer-at-rockwellautomation)
Role type
Staff/Senior IC firmware test engineer
Builds
Automated test frameworks, HIL/SIL environments, and CI/CD pipelines for embedded firmware
Domain
Industrial automation / Embedded systems
Required skills
Embedded systems testing, Test automation, Firmware validation, HIL/SIL environment setup, Defect analysis, CI/CD integration, Test strategy design, Root-cause investigation, Technical mentorship, Agile/Scrum methodologies
Preferred skills
Microcontrollers and RTOS knowledge, Oscilloscope/Logic analyzer usage, Python/C/C++ scripting, Git version control, Requirements management tools (Jira/Jama/Q Test)
Technologies
Python, C/C++, Git, Jira, Jama, Q Test, HIL, SIL
Responsibilities
Develop comprehensive firmware test strategies and plans; Execute functional, integration, system, regression, and performance testing; Design and maintain automated test frameworks and HIL/SIL environments; Collaborate with developers on code reviews and requirements traceability; Investigate firmware anomalies and drive root-cause resolution; Mentor junior engineers on test methodologies; Support CI/CD pipeline integration.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
