Embedded QA Engineer

iO Associates; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering technology organization in the UK is seeking an Embedded QA Engineer to support the development of safety-critical software for AI applications. This role involves designing and validating embedded software and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and experience with CI/CD tools. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and a focus on innovation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar with embedded systems/software testing focus.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and automation.
• Knowledge of test strategies, verification processes, and compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and validate embedded software for Runtime Assurance platforms.
• Ensure compliance with safety-critical standards such as DO-178C and ISO 26262.
• Conduct code reviews and maintain high-quality software standards.

Skills

Experience with CI/CD tools

Proficient with git

Strong understanding of Agile

Knowledge of test strategies

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

AWS CodePipeline

Job description

Embedded QA Engineer

London

Permanent

The Company:

An incredible organisation working on providing a platform to ensure autonomous systems can be developed without catastrophe. Based in London with hybrid working, they offer a collaborative environment focused on innovation in AI and robotics safety.

Role Overview:

They are seeking an Embedded QA Engineer to support the development and validation of safety-critical embedded software for AI and robotics applications. You'll play a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of Runtime Assurance systems across diverse hardware and real-time environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, test, and validate embedded software for Runtime Assurance platforms.
• Ensure compliance with safety-critical standards such as DO-178C, ISO 26262, and IEC 61508.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment across Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop systems.
• Develop performance and integration testing across simulation environments.
• Conduct code reviews, optimisation, and maintain high-quality software standards.
• Contribute to improvements in development processes, tools, and testing methodologies.

Essential Experience:

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar with embedded systems/software testing focus.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, CloudBuild, AWS CodePipeline) and automation (bash, Python).
• Proficient with git, pytest, gtest, and embedded software testing for safety-critical systems.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Continuous Integration, and Test-Driven Development.
• Knowledge of test strategies, verification processes, and compliance with safety standards.
• Experience with static and dynamic code analysis tools.

Desirable:

• Additional experience in infrastructure automation or performance optimisation.
• Familiarity with industry-standard code analysis and compliance tools.