Firmware QA Engineer II — HIL & CI/CD Automation

Whelen Engineering; Connecticut; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Whelen Engineering is looking for a Firmware QA Engineer II in Chester, CT. The role focuses on ensuring the quality of embedded firmware through hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and automated framework development.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 2–5 years of experience, with proficiency in Python, Robot Framework, and various electronic test equipment. This full-time position offers collaborative work in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Proficient in Python for high-level test automation.
• Experience with Robot Framework or similar tools.
• Solid understanding of firmware development and embedded systems.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and code automated test cases using Python and Robot Framework.
• Design HIL automation frameworks for firmware evaluation.
• Collaborate in an Agile/Scrum environment with cross-functional teams.
• Document software designs and test procedures for verification.

Skills

Python

Robot Framework

HIL testing

Debugging

Test Automation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Computer Science or Computer Engineering preferred)

Tools

Git

Jira

Bitbucket

Oscilloscopes

Digital Multimeters

Logic Analyzers

Job description

Whelen Engineering is looking for a Firmware QA Engineer II in Chester, CT. The role focuses on ensuring the quality of embedded firmware through hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and automated framework development.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 2–5 years of experience, with proficiency in Python, Robot Framework, and various electronic test equipment. This full-time position offers collaborative work in an Agile environment.