Embedded Test Engineer

7Th Sky Techologies llc; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

7Th Sky Techologies llc is seeking an Embedded Test Engineer to join our engineering team in California. The role focuses on manual and automated testing of embedded software and hardware interfaces to ensure quality and reliability of our products.

Candidate will develop test plans and cases, perform functional, integration, and regression testing, and collaborate with software, hardware, and QA teams. Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and common debugging tools is required.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of embedded testing experience.
• Experience in test plan and test case development.
• Experience in hardware-software integration testing.
• Ability to debug with lab equipment.
• Knowledge of UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, LIN, Ethernet.
• Proficient in C/C++ and Python for test automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, cases, and scenarios for embedded software.
• Perform functional, integration, system, regression, and validation testing.
• Test hardware-software integration and peripheral communications.
• Develop automated test scripts in Python, C, or C++.
• Track defects and report progress.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and QA teams.
• Ensure compliance with product requirements and quality standards.

Skills

Embedded systems

Test case design

C/C++ programming

Python scripting

UART/SPI/I2C/CAN/LIN

Debugging tools

Git

RTOS/Embedded Linux

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

JTAG

Debuggers

Multimeters

Job description

We’re Hiring: Embedded Test Engineer

Job Title: Embedded Test Engineer

Experience: 2–5 Years

Job Location: California

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Mode: [On-site / Hybrid]

Industry: Embedded Systems / Automotive / Electronics

About The Role

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Embedded Test Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have experience in embedded software testing, test case development, hardware-software integration, debugging, and validation of embedded systems.

The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of embedded products through manual and automated testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scenarios for embedded software and firmware.


• Perform functional, integration, system, regression, and validation testing of embedded systems.


• Conduct hardware-software integration testing and verify communication between embedded devices and peripherals.


• Test communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, LIN, and Ethernet, as applicable.


• Perform black-box and white-box testing of embedded applications.


• Analyze requirements and prepare test specifications, test procedures, and test reports.


• Debug issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, debuggers, and other laboratory equipment.


• Work with development teams to identify, reproduce, analyze, and resolve software and hardware defects.


• Develop and execute automated test scripts using Python, C, C++, or other suitable scripting languages.


• Perform boundary-value, negative, stress, performance, and reliability testing.


• Conduct testing on microcontroller-based and processor-based embedded platforms.


• Track defects, maintain test execution records, and report test progress and results.


• Collaborate with software, hardware, system engineering, and quality assurance teams.


• Ensure compliance with applicable product requirements, quality standards, and development processes.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of embedded systems and embedded software testing concepts.


• Knowledge of microcontrollers, processors, firmware, and hardware interfaces.


• Experience in test case design, test execution, defect reporting, and root-cause analysis.


• Familiarity with C and C++ programming fundamentals.


• Knowledge of Python or other scripting languages for test automation.


• Hands‑on experience with serial communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, or LIN.


• Experience using debugging and measurement tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, or debuggers.


• Understanding of operating systems such as Embedded Linux or RTOS is an advantage.


• Familiarity with version control tools such as Git and defect tracking tools such as Jira.


• Ability to analyze technical requirements and translate them into effective test scenarios.


• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

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