Embedded QA Engineer

Job Title: Embedded QA Engineer Location: Westford, MA

Duration: Long Term

Job Description We are seeking an experienced Embedded QA Engineer to join our agile sprint team. This role involves hands-on testing of embedded systems, working closely with panels and fire systems, and ensuring high-quality feature delivery through both manual and automated testing. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, familiarity with QA tools, and the ability to troubleshoot and escalate issues effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate as an active member of the sprint team.
• Configure, write, and execute test cases for embedded systems.
• Automate features and maintain existing automation scripts.
• Interpret requirements from diagrams, text, feature sets, and documentation (Jira, Word, etc.).
• Test features and assess their impact on the overall system.
• Perform white-box testing, compiled code debugging, and log analysis.
• Use scripting (primarily Python) for test automation and troubleshooting.
• Identify and escalate issues to the development team with detailed logs and reproduction steps.
• Collaborate with engineers during troubleshooting, re-installation, and retesting cycles.
• Learn and adapt to new tools and processes alongside the team.
• Independently recognize and report issues without requiring constant oversight.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on testing experience in embedded systems.
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Strong understanding of system features and ability to interpret results.
• Ability to read and understand existing automation frameworks.
• Experience with Python scripting for automation and debugging.
• Competence in analyzing logs to confirm issues or validate fixes.
• Knowledge of white-box testing and compiled code debugging.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Not required to be a full-time coder, but must understand technical concepts.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with fire systems or similar safety-critical environments.
• Exposure to embedded hardware panels and system integration testing.