PCB Firmware QC Technician: Flash & Functional Test

ATOMS Careers page; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Onsite SF office

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Atoms is seeking a QC Technician for PCBA firmware flashing and functional testing in our San Francisco office. You will be the last check between electronics and the field, flashing firmware onto PCBs, running tests, and ensuring traceability.

Work closely with hardware and firmware engineers, follow documented procedures, maintain quality, and help improve test fixtures and scripts. The role is on-site with competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on electronics manufacturing, test, or QC experience.
• Ability to follow written procedures precisely.
• Experience flashing microcontrollers (STM32, ESP32, etc.) with debugging tools.
• Familiarity with Linux and scripting is a plus.
• IPC-A-610 or IPC J-STD-001 knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Flash bootloaders, firmware, and configuration files onto PCBs and modules.
• Run functional and power-on tests and inspect for defects.
• Log results, serial numbers, and failures in tracking systems.
• Troubleshoot failed flashes and tests and escalate as needed.
• Maintain ESD-safe bench and update work instructions.

Skills

Electronics manufacturing

Test and QC processes

ESD-safe handling

Documentation and reporting

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certificate or associate degree in electronics

Tools

ST-Link

J-Link

OpenOCD

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Job description

Atoms is seeking a QC Technician for PCBA firmware flashing and functional testing in our San Francisco office. You will be the last check between electronics and the field, flashing firmware onto PCBs, running tests, and ensuring traceability.

Work closely with hardware and firmware engineers, follow documented procedures, maintain quality, and help improve test fixtures and scripts. The role is on-site with competitive hourly compensation.