Hardware QA Engineer (Contract) – HW/FW/Automation

Catapult Federal Services; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 56,826 - 80,934; Part time

Job summary

Catapult Federal Services is looking for a QA Engineer to validate cutting-edge hardware and system components. Located in Santa Clara, CA, this hands-on role requires deep experience across hardware, firmware, and software layers.

Responsibilities include developing and executing testing strategies, analyzing failures, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure product quality. Ideal candidates should have 5+ years in related fields and a BS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.

The position offers an hourly rate of $50.00, focusing on fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in test development, firmware development, automation, or software engineering.
• Proven experience in hardware and firmware testing (not software/application testing).
• Strong Linux experience: administration, OS internals, networking, and security.

Responsibilities

• Validate products through systematic tests to develop and maintain quality standards.
• Analyze logs and failures spanning hardware, firmware, and software.
• Build and assemble test systems, handling assembly, setup, and configuration.

Skills

Test development

Firmware development

Automation

Software engineering

Linux systems administration

Debugging

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

Job description

Catapult Federal Services is looking for a QA Engineer to validate cutting-edge hardware and system components. Located in Santa Clara, CA, this hands-on role requires deep experience across hardware, firmware, and software layers.

Responsibilities include developing and executing testing strategies, analyzing failures, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure product quality. Ideal candidates should have 5+ years in related fields and a BS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.

The position offers an hourly rate of $50.00, focusing on fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.