QA Engineer I

We are seeking a motivated QA Engineer I to join our team. In this role, you will focus on executing and maintaining hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and automated test scripts to ensure the quality and reliability of embedded firmware products. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, you will collaborate with hardware and firmware teams to run automated tests that evaluate system performance, functionality, and integration within a CI/CD pipeline.

Test Execution & Scripting

• Run and maintain automated test cases to validate firmware functionality and performance using Python and Robot Framework.
• Execute detailed test cases based on established product specifications, utilizing Xray for Jira to document test results and ensure requirements traceability.

Test Automation & CI/CD Support

• Assist in running and troubleshooting Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test suites on physical hardware platforms.
• Support the integration of automated testing into Bitbucket CI/CD pipelines to assist with regular regression testing and rapid product iteration.

Firmware Debugging & Defect Tracking

• Identify, log, and track software defects throughout the development cycle using Jira.
• Assist firmware developers in isolating root causes of system behavior using basic diagnostic tools like logic analyzers, Wireshark, or USB analyzers.

Hardware Setup & Lab Support

• Help maintain the HIL test lab environment, configuring hardware components and fixtures for active test cycles.
• Safely utilize common lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, power supplies, and digital multimeters, to set up and verify hardware test conditions.

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Participate actively within an Agile/Scrum environment, attending daily standups and collaborating with cross-functional team members.
• Document test procedures and provide clear, concise reports on test results to support formal verification efforts.