Lead Quality Engineer (Firmware / IoT)

Jobot; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in smart irrigation solutions is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to manage quality assurance initiatives for innovative IoT and embedded systems. This full-time role in Tucson offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to lead cutting-edge projects in a high-growth environment focused on sustainability.

Benefits

Impact-driven, water-saving global tech

Leadership role on cutting-edge IoT projects

High-growth environment with hybrid flexibility

Qualifications

• 5+ years in QA/testing for complex electronics or IoT systems.
• Hands-on experience with Jira, Zephyr, and test scripting.
• Proven leadership in QA for firmware, cloud, or embedded devices.

Responsibilities

• Lead cradle-to-grave QA on firmware and cloud-based irrigation products.
• Build and oversee test strategies, plans, and execution timelines.
• Coordinate with offshore and cross-functional teams for quality releases.

Skills

QA/testing for complex electronics

Leadership in QA

Test scripting (Python/C#)

Agile/Waterfall processes

Load testing and performance testing

Tools

Jira

Zephyr

Job description

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

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Job details

Full-Time & Direct Hire Lead Quality Engineer (Firmware / IoT) needed for global smart irrigation pioneer!

This Jobot Job is hosted by James Thai

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Salary $120,000 - $150,000 per year

A Bit About Us

Based in Tucson, AZ 85756, we're not just building products—we're engineering smarter, sustainable ecosystems. Our company leads the way in connected, cloud-based irrigation solutions used globally to save water and optimize agriculture and landscaping. In this role, you will lead quality assurance initiatives across innovative IoT and embedded systems to ensure flawless performance from lab to launch.



Why join us?

• Impact-driven, water-saving global tech
• Leadership role on cutting-edge IoT projects
• High-growth environment with hybrid flexibility
  
  

Job Details

• Lead cradle-to-grave QA on firmware and cloud-based irrigation products
• Build and oversee test strategies, plans, and execution timelines
• Coordinate with offshore and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality releases
• Advocate for Design for Testability (DFT) principles and ensure quality targets
• Guide defect tracking and test case coverage with Jira and Zephyr
• Provide clear status updates and participate in go/no-go decisions
  
  

What You Bring

• 5+ years in QA/testing for complex electronics or IoT systems
• Hands-on experience with Jira, Zephyr, and test scripting (Python/C# preferred)
• Proven leadership in QA for firmware, cloud, or embedded devices
• Experience with Agile/Waterfall processes and managing distributed teams
• Load testing and performance testing exposure in cloud apps
  
  

Bonus Points For

• Test automation development
• Deep code coverage toolchain experience
• QA admin experience with Zephyr Scale or Zephyr Enterprise
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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