Embedded Firmware Test Engineer

Job description

Key Responsibilities:
1.Firmware Testing:
oDesign and execute test plans and test cases for embedded firmware
oConduct functional, regression, integration, and performance testing of firmware
to ensure it meets required specifications.
oWork with the development team to understand the firmware design and test
system behavior under different conditions.
oAnalyze test results and report defects or issues in the firmware to the
development team.
2.Test Automation:
oDevelop and maintain automated test scripts for regression and functional testing.
oLeverage automated testing tools and frameworks to streamline the test process
and improve coverage.
oContinuously improve test automation methodologies for better efficiency.
3.Debugging and Troubleshooting:
oInvestigate and debug issues reported from testing or field feedback, identifying
root causes of failures in the firmware.
oUtilize debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) to analyze
embedded system behavior.
oCollaborate with firmware developers to isolate and resolve issues in the
firmware.
4.Firmware Quality Assurance:
oEnsure that firmware complies with required quality standards and guidelines.

oConduct continuous monitoring of firmware functionality and performance,
ensuring all aspects are covered in the testing phase.
oReview and enhance testing methodologies to adapt to new product features and
functionalities.
5.Documentation:
oMaintain detailed test documentation, including test cases, test plans, and test
results.
oDocument and communicate test progress, issues, and results to the project team
and stakeholders.

Key Skills Required:
1.Technical Skills:
oEmbedded Systems: Strong understanding of embedded systems and
microcontroller architectures (e.g., ARM, AVR, PIC).
oFirmware Development/Testing: Proficiency in testing embedded firmware and
debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, serial communication, logic analyzers).
oProgramming Languages: Knowledge of C/C++, Python (for test automation),
and scripting languages.
oCommunication Protocols: Knowledge of common communication protocols used
in home appliances, such as I2C, SPI, UART.