Firmware Validation Engineer

STI; Washington; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

STI is seeking a Firmware Validation Engineer to join our team and drive robust validation of firmware, including UEFI, across hardware platforms.

You will develop automated Python scripts, create comprehensive test plans, and execute various testing types to ensure firmware quality and stability. Remote-ready with Washington-area profiles preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of firmware validation experience.
• Experience creating test plans, test cases and strategies for firmware validation, including UEFI.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Python and other scripting languages.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and strategies for firmware validation (UEFI).
• Perform functional, regression, performance, and UEFI testing to validate firmware stability.
• Collaborate with firmware developers, hardware engineers, and QA teams to resolve issues.
• Utilize industry-standard tools and methodologies for firmware validation and debugging.
• Analyze test results and report firmware quality and performance metrics.
• Stay updated on trends and best practices in firmware validation and UEFI.
• Participate in design and code reviews to provide insights for firmware improvements.
• Contribute to continual improvement of validation processes and tools.

Skills

Firmware validation

Test plan & test case development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/CS

Tools

Python

Perl

Shell scripting

Job description

Role: Firmware Validation Engineer
Remote (Need profiles from Washington Area)

Must Have Skills –

• Skill 1 – 8 +Years of Exp in Firmware Validation
• Skill 2 – 8 + Years of Exp in test plans, test cases, and test strategies for firmware validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Python and other scripting languages to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test strategies for firmware validation, including UEFI validation.
• Conduct various testing types, including functional testing, regression testing, performance testing, and UEFI testing, to validate firmware functionality and stability.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including firmware developers, hardware engineers, and quality assurance teams, to identify and resolve issues.
• Utilize industry-standard tools and methodologies for firmware validation, UEFI validation, debugging, and troubleshooting.
• Analyze test results and provide timely, accurate reports on firmware quality and performance metrics.
• Stay updated on the latest industry trends, standards, and best practices related to firmware validation and UEFI.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions to provide feedback and insights for firmware improvements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of validation processes, tools, and methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in UEFI and firmware validation in a client-based or enterprise environment.
• Proficiency in Python, along with experience in other scripting languages like Perl or Shell for test automation.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, firmware development, and test development skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.