Firmware QA Technician — Embedded Systems Validation

Whelen Engineering; Cedar Lake (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Whelen Engineering in Chester, CT, seeks a Firmware QA Technician to validate embedded firmware and hardware, ensuring reliable performance across revisions. You will plan and execute tests, update test artifacts, and collaborate with hardware and software engineers in an Agile setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work with oscilloscopes, J-Link/ST-Link debuggers, and protocol analysis tools, contributing to effective verification and quality assurance of Whelen’s electronic systems.

Qualifications

• Requires an AA/AS in Electronic Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 1–2+ years in a lab or manufacturing setting with embedded systems.
• Solid understanding of firmware development and embedded system architecture.
• Proficiency with common electronic test equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes).
• Ability to read electrical schematics and diagnose HW/SW issues.
• Hands-on experience debugging firmware and provisioning tools.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes for electronic assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test suites to validate firmware functionality and hardware performance.
• Execute structured test plans using Jira/Xray, ensuring full requirements coverage from concept to production.
• Perform exploratory testing to identify edge-case failures and latency issues.

Skills

Test planning

Embedded systems debugging

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate degree in Electronic/Computer Engineering Technology

Tools

J-Link

ST-Link

Wireshark

Logic analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Job description

Whelen Engineering in Chester, CT, seeks a Firmware QA Technician to validate embedded firmware and hardware, ensuring reliable performance across revisions. You will plan and execute tests, update test artifacts, and collaborate with hardware and software engineers in an Agile setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work with oscilloscopes, J-Link/ST-Link debuggers, and protocol analysis tools, contributing to effective verification and quality assurance of Whelen’s electronic systems.