Mid level Firmware Test Engineer

Mid level Firmware Test Engineer –

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: California – Hybrid

Industry: Autonomous Vehicles / ADAS / Automotive Technology

Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Firmware Test Engineer to join our engineering team supporting a leading autonomous driving and advanced automotive technology client . The ideal candidate will have strong experience in embedded firmware validation, hardware/software integration, test automation, and system-level testing .

You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive test strategies for embedded firmware used in autonomous vehicle, ADAS, sensor, ECU, and automotive control systems . This role requires close collaboration with firmware, hardware, systems, and validation teams to identify defects, improve test coverage, and ensure production-quality firmware.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and execute firmware validation and verification test plans for embedded automotive systems.
• Design and maintain automated test frameworks for firmware and embedded systems.
• Perform unit, integration, functional, regression, system, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
• Validate firmware functionality across ECUs, sensors, controllers, and automotive embedded platforms.
• Develop Python-based test automation and diagnostic tools.
• Perform CAN/CAN FD, LIN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART and other embedded communication testing.
• Work with Vector CANoe/CANalyzer or similar automotive diagnostic and network-analysis tools.
• Analyze firmware logs, traces, crashes, and test results to identify root causes.
• Debug issues across hardware, firmware, drivers, and system interfaces.
• Collaborate closely with firmware developers to reproduce, isolate, and resolve defects.
• Develop test cases from firmware requirements and system specifications.
• Maintain automated regression suites and continuously improve test coverage.
• Execute testing on embedded hardware, development boards, ECUs, and prototype systems.
• Support CI/CD-based firmware testing and automated regression pipelines.
• Integrate testing into Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar build and automation environments.
• Perform firmware flashing, configuration, recovery, and version validation.
• Track defects using Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.
• Participate in design reviews, requirements reviews, test-readiness reviews, and defect triage.
• Support root-cause analysis and verification of software/firmware fixes.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with hardware, firmware, systems, and autonomous-driving engineering teams.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in firmware, embedded software, or hardware/software testing.
• Strong experience with embedded firmware validation and verification.
• Hands-on experience with Python test automation.
• Strong understanding of C/C++ and embedded systems.
• Experience with HIL/SIL testing and system-level validation.
• Experience working with automotive communication protocols such as CAN/CAN FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, SPI, I2C, and UART.
• Experience with CANoe, CANalyzer, CAPL, or equivalent automotive testing tools.
• Strong understanding of embedded hardware, microcontrollers, ECUs, sensors, and device drivers.
• Experience creating detailed test cases, test procedures, and validation reports.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills using logs, traces, debuggers, and diagnostic tools.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD environments.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in autonomous vehicles, ADAS, robotics, automotive electronics, or mobility systems.
• Experience testing firmware for camera, radar, LiDAR, IMU, GPS/GNSS, or other vehicle sensors.
• Experience with AUTOSAR and automotive embedded software architecture.
• Knowledge of UDS / ISO 14229 and automotive diagnostics.
• Experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI, Docker, or similar automation infrastructure.
• Experience with real-time embedded operating systems such as FreeRTOS, QNX, or Linux.
• Familiarity with ISO 26262, ASPICE, and automotive software quality processes.
• Experience with hardware debugging using JTAG/SWD, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or other lab equipment.
• Experience working with autonomous-driving compute platforms or automotive SoCs.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity validation for embedded automotive systems is a plus.

Technical Skills

Programming: Python, C, C++

Testing: Firmware Validation, Embedded Testing, HIL, SIL, Regression, Integration Testing

Protocols: CAN, CAN FD, LIN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART, UDS

Tools: Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, CAPL, JTAG/SWD, Debuggers

Automation: Python, PyTest, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD

Platforms: Embedded Linux, QNX, FreeRTOS

Automotive: ECU, ADAS, Autonomous Driving, AUTOSAR, ISO 26262, ASPICE

Tracking: Jira, Azure DevOps, Git

What You Will Do

The successful candidate will help ensure that firmware powering next-generation autonomous and ADAS systems meets stringent requirements for functionality, reliability, performance, and robustness. You will work across the hardware–firmware–software boundary , building sophisticated automated testing and helping engineering teams deliver reliable embedded products.

Work Arrangement

Employment: Full-Time

Work Model: Hybrid

Location: California

Client Environment: Autonomous Driving / ADAS / Automotive Technology

Candidates should be comfortable working onsite at the client location as required and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams. Skills: automotive,firmware,automation,embedded,validation