Embedded Software QA Engineer

Our company is developing cutting-edge embedded systems for advanced R&D products, providing unique opportunities to work on next-generation firmware and hardware integration. The focus of this role is to ensure the quality and reliability of embedded software running on microcontroller-based systems and single-board computers. As an Embedded Software QA Engineer, you will analyze project requirements, design and maintain test plans, execute functional and integration tests, and document results. You will work closely with software and hardware teams to reproduce, investigate, and report issues, supporting the delivery of high-quality embedded products.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Analyze project requirements related to the product, firmware functionality, and test benches
Design, develop, and maintain test documentation to ensure comprehensive functional coverage
Execute test scenarios based on defined test plans, clearly reporting testing results and progress
Identify, investigate, and document defects, including reproduction steps and detailed issue reporting
Prepare test reports and actively participate in team meetings
Contribute to the development and validation of advanced R&D products
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Build and maintain verification strategy across firmware, embedded software, and hardware integration
Establish traceability from requirements to tests, defects, and release criteria
Support ASPICE-aligned engineering process and evidence collection
Run static analysis / compliance checks and coordinate MISRA-related verification
Define regression campaigns for embedded builds, interfaces, and system behaviors
Produce test reports suitable for internal quality review and customer confidence
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Technical Qualifications Required
Technical education in Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of experience in QA, including at least 1 year in embedded systems
Experience testing microcontroller-based systems (e.g., STM32) and single-board computers (e.g., Raspberry Pi)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for software/firmware testing
Solid understanding of test design techniques, test levels, and test types
Familiarity with embedded communication protocols such as UART, SPI, and I2C
Experience debugging firmware flashing processes and hardware interfaces
Ability to reproduce system issues by replicating hardware/software interactions
Strong embedded test methodology
Excellent requirements analysis and traceability
Understanding of verification levels: unit, integration, system, hardware-software integration
Familiarity with ASPICE / SPICE
Ability to assess compliance to coding standards and process rules
Familiarity with MISRA checking workflows, static analysis, and code review support
Strong CI/CD mindset for firmware and embedded software
Ability to build automated regression environments
Good defect triage discipline and root-cause collaboration
Understanding of communication protocols, flashing, logs, interfaces, and reproducibility
Skills & Abilities Required
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in embedded testing environments
Effective verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, using tools like Jira and Confluence
Patience and clarity in troubleshooting complex issues
Experience with test automation in Python, basic shell scripting, or C++ is a plus
Familiarity with debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, SWD) and register-level analysis is a plus
Competence in using measurement equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, antenna analyzers, or spectrum analyzers is a plus
Basic understanding of electronics and ability to interpret schematics is advantageous

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