Position Overview:As a Firmware QA Engineer, you will be responsible for developing comprehensive test
strategies, complex test setups, and automated validation frameworks for Echo's medical
devices. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of
embedded systems by creating high-quality test infrastructures and collaborating closely
with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the full product development life
cycle.
Key Responsibilities:- Understand product requirements, design inputs, and system architectural needs, and translate them into firmware test needs
- Design and develop unit tests, integration tests, and system-level tests for a cutting-edge medical device
- Develop automated test scripts in Python for firmware and hardware validation
- Collaborate with electrical, hardware, and software engineers to ensure comprehensive test coverage
- Create documents describing test architectures and methodologies
Qualifications:- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in script-driven firmware testing, including automated test development and execution
- Experience working across multi-disciplinary teams and time zones, demonstrating critical thinking and technical leadership
- (Nice-to-have) Knowledge of medical device development processes, including V&V , design controls, risk management, and regulatory complianceSkills and Abilities:
- Strong proficiency in Python
- Python-based automated test frameworks for embedded firmware
- Experience with HIL (hardware-in-loop) test setups and automation
- Experience with CI/CD processes for automation and version releases
- Linux-based testing rigs
- Familiarity with I2C, SPI, UART, and other communication protocols
- Ability to understand PCB schematics
- Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, and logic
analyzers - Strong debugging skills across hardware, firmware, and software layers
- Proficiency with Git for software version control
- (Nice-to-have) Experience with design and implementation of test plans for
verification and validation in compliance with FDA development standards - (Nice-to-have) Experience with IoT devices
- (Nice-to-have) Basic proficiency (or better) in embedded C
- (Nice-to-have) Understanding of firmware architectures (bare-metal and RTOS)
What We Offer- An opportunity to work on exciting, cutting-edge projects to transform patients' lives in a highly collaborative work environment.
- Competitive compensation, including stock options.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- 401(k) program with matching contributions.
