Firmware Validation & Testing Engineer – IoT Frontend Chip (m/f/d)

NXP Semiconductors; Gratkorn; Vor Ort; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading semiconductor company in Austria is seeking an experienced engineer to lead validation and testing for IoT Sub-GHz communication chips. This role involves hands-on development, technical leadership, and collaboration with teams to ensure high-quality deliverables. Candidates should have a strong background in firmware testing, programming skills in Python and C, and the ability to lead a team of junior engineers.

Qualifikationen

• Strong experience in firmware validation and testing for embedded systems.
• Proficiency in Python and C programming.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• Solid understanding of Sub-GHz IoT communication protocols.
• Hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills.

Aufgaben

• Drive specifications for test setups and test cases from system level requirements.
• Lead and mentor a team of 3–5 junior engineers.
• Implement test setups and lab setups including IoT RF communication.
• Create test specifications and lead the test implementation.
• Analyze test results and troubleshoot issues at firmware and system level.

Kenntnisse

Firmware validation and testing

Python programming

C programming

Lab conditions and RF equipment

Leading engineering teams

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of IoT communication protocols

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking an experienced engineer to lead validation and testing activities for hardware solutions including on‑ and off‑chip firmware on IoT Sub‑GHz communication frontend chips. This role combines hands‑on technical work with leadership responsibilities, guiding a small team of junior engineers to ensure high‑quality deliverables.

Please be aware that this employment will be through an external service provider.

Key Responsibilities

Firmware Validation & Testing

• Drive specifications for test setups and test cases from system level requirements.
• Design and execute validation plans for IoT frontend chip firmware.
• Apply and – where required – extend existing test frameworks and scripts for functional, stress and performance testing.
• Strive for fully automated and reproducible test setups and test execution flows.

Technical Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of 3–5 junior engineers.
• Provide guidance on best practices for firmware testing and debugging.
• Work package break down and effort estimations.

Collaboration

• Work closely with hardware, software, and system teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams in English.

Hands‑On Development

• Implement test setups and lab setups including IoT RF communication.
• Create test specifications and lead the test implementation using Python and C.
• Analyze test results and troubleshoot issues at firmware and system level.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience in firmware validation and testing for embedded systems.
• Proficiency in Python and C programming.
• Strong experience in working under lab conditions and handling RF equipment for interoperability testing.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• Solid understanding of Sub‑GHz IoT communication protocols and frontend chip architecture.
• Know‑how with software defined radio (SDR) would be a benefit.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a small engineering team.
• Hands‑on approach with strong problem‑solving skills.

This is an employment through an external service provider.

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