Embedded QA/Automated Test Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Firmware Test Engineer to develop and run comprehensive test plans for firmware, peripherals, and low-level Linux drivers.

You will conduct system and regression testing, document defects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely releases of high-quality products. Strong knowledge of Linux, embedded systems, and automated testing frameworks is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/EE or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in firmware testing with structured test plans.
• Strong understanding of low-level Linux systems and driver interactions.
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and committed to high quality.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute detailed test plans and test cases for firmware, peripherals, and low-level Linux drivers.
• Conduct system, performance, and regression testing to validate firmware and ensure quality.
• Identify, document, and track firmware defects with cross-team collaboration.
• Exercise and validate Linux systems, drivers, and hardware interactions.
• Ensure coverage of critical firmware features and meet deadlines.
• Maintain and enhance automated test frameworks for repeatable testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to release high-quality products.
• Monitor testing progress and provide insights for improvement.
• Improve testing throughput to support more frequent releases.

Skills

Firmware testing

Test plan development

Regression testing

Linux systems

Automated testing

Debugging

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Git

Linux

dmesg/strace

Jira

Perf

Job description

• Develop and execute detailed test plans and test cases for firmware, peripherals, and low-level Linux drivers.
• Conduct system, performance, and regression testing to validate firmware functionality and ensure products meet quality standards.
• Identify, document, and track firmware defects and inconsistencies, collaborating with development teams to resolve issues.
• Exercise and validate low-level Linux systems, focusing on the interaction between drivers and hardware components.
• Ensure comprehensive coverage of all critical firmware and peripheral features, while adhering to project deadlines.
• Maintain and enhance automated test frameworks where applicable, ensuring efficient and repeatable test execution.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely release of high-quality products.
• Monitor and report on testing progress, providing insights and suggestions for continuous improvement.
• Assist in improving testing throughput and efficiency to meet the increasing demands of product releases.

Job Description

• Develop and execute detailed test plans and test cases for firmware, peripherals, and low-level Linux drivers.
• Conduct system, performance, and regression testing to validate firmware functionality and ensure products meet quality standards.
• Identify, document, and track firmware defects and inconsistencies, collaborating with development teams to resolve issues.
• Exercise and validate low-level Linux systems, focusing on the interaction between drivers and hardware components.
• Ensure comprehensive coverage of all critical firmware and peripheral features, while adhering to project deadlines.
• Maintain and enhance automated test frameworks where applicable, ensuring efficient and repeatable test execution.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely release of high-quality products.
• Monitor and report on testing progress, providing insights and suggestions for continuous improvement.
• Assist in improving testing throughput and efficiency to meet the increasing demands of product releases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in firmware testing, including creating structured test plans and cases.
• Strong understanding of low-level Linux systems, with the ability to exercise and validate drivers and hardware interactions.
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high‑quality standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with embedded systems and firmware in a QA environment.
• Familiarity with hardware debugging tools and methodologies.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• In‑depth knowledge of Linux kernel modules, including testing custom kernel module functionality and troubleshooting issues.
• Experience with device drivers: testing for compatibility, performance, and stability across different hardware configurations (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO).
• Linux bootloader testing (e.g., U‑Boot): validating the boot process, configuration, and firmware loading.
• Testing Linux system calls and APIs used by firmware and drivers, ensuring compliance and performance in constrained environments.
• Network stack testing on Linux, including testing Ethernet drivers, network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP), and wireless connectivity.
• Familiarity with filesystems commonly used in embedded Linux (e.g., ext4, JFFS2, or YAFFS) and testing read/write performance and reliability.
• Experience with power management testing for embedded Linux devices, including testing suspend/resume cycles, and validating energy efficiency.
• Experience using Linux diagnostic and monitoring tools (e.g., dmesg, strace, lsof, iotop, and perf) to identify and troubleshoot issues during firmware execution.