Firmware Test Engineer

Echo; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) matching

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Echo Neurotechnologies in San Francisco is seeking a Firmware Test Engineer to develop comprehensive test strategies and automated validation frameworks for its medical devices. You will ensure reliability, safety and performance of embedded systems while collaborating across engineering teams.

The role emphasizes designing unit tests, system tests and V&V, with hands-on Python scripting and hardware-in-loop experience, in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of medical device development, including V&V, design controls and regulatory compliance.
• 5+ years of experience in V&V execution and automated test development.
• Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Translate requirements into firmware test needs and test strategies.
• Design and develop unit, integration, and system tests for a medical device.
• Architect and execute verification and validation processes.
• Develop automated Python scripts for firmware and hardware validation.
• Collaborate with electrical, hardware, and software engineers to ensure coverage.
• Document test architectures and methodologies.

Skills

Python scripting

Test automation

HIL testing

CI/CD automation

Linux testing

Git version control

Hardware debugging

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in EE/CE/CS/BIOMED

Tools

HIL test setups

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

DMMs

Job description

Echo Neurotechnologies is an exciting new startup in the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) space, driving innovation through advanced hardware engineering and AI solutions. Our mission is to deliver cutting-edge technologies that restore autonomy to people living with disabilities and improve their quality of life.

Team Culture

Join a small, dedicated team of knowledgeable and motivated professionals. Our early-stage environment offers the opportunity to take ownership of broad decisions with significant and long-lasting impact. We emphasize continuous learning and growth, fostering cross-functional collaboration where your contributions are vital to our success.

Position Overview:

As aFirmware Test Engineer, you will be responsible for developing comprehensive test strategies, complex test setups, and automated validation frameworks for Echo’s medical devices. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of embedded systems by creating high-quality test infrastructures and collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the full product development life cycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand product requirements, design inputs, and system architectural needs, and translate them into firmware test needs
• Design and develop unit tests, integration tests, and system-level tests for a cutting-edge medical device
• Architect and execute verification and validation (V&V) processes
• Develop automated test scripts in Python for firmware and hardware validation
• Collaborate with electrical, hardware, and software engineers to ensure comprehensive test coverage
• Create documents describing test architectures and methodologies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
• Deep understanding of medical device development processes, including V&V, design controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance
• 5+ years of experience in V&V execution, script-driven firmware testing, and automated test development
• Experience working across multi-disciplinary teams and time zones, demonstrating critical thinking and technical leadership

Required Skills:

• Experience with design and implementation of test plans for verification and validation in compliance with FDA development standards
• Strong proficiency in Python
• Python-based automated test frameworks for embedded firmware
• Experience with HIL (hardware-in-loop) test setups and automation
• Experience with CI/CD processes for automation and version releases
• Linux-based testing rigs
• Proficiency with Git for software version control
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
• Strong debugging skills across hardware, firmware, and software layers

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with I2C, SPI, UART, and other communication protocols
• Ability to understand PCB schematics
• Experience with IoT devices

$170,000 - $200,000 USD

What We Offer

An opportunity to work on exciting, cutting-edge projects to transform patients’ lives in a highly collaborative work environment.

Competitive compensation, including stock options.

401(k) program with matching contributions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Echo Neurotechnologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Confidentiality

All applications will be treated confidentially. Applicants may be asked to sign an NDA after the initial stages of the interview process.