Embedded Test Engineer

7Th Sky Techologies llc; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

7Th Sky Techologies llc is seeking an Embedded Test Engineer in California. The role focuses on embedded software testing, test case development, hardware-software integration, and debugging to ensure product quality and performance.

Responsibilities include test plan development, functional and validation testing, and collaboration with software and hardware teams. On-site or hybrid work arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in embedded software testing.
• Experience in test case development and validation of embedded systems.
• Familiarity with hardware-software integration testing and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and execute test plans and test cases for embedded software and firmware.
• Perform functional, integration, system, regression, and validation testing.
• Test hardware-software interfaces and verify device communication with peripherals.

Skills

Embedded testing

Test case design

Python

C/C++

Debugging

Automation scripting

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Multimeters

JTAG

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.

Skills: embedded,test,firmware,software,hil,sil