Quality Assurance Team Lead - Firmware and Embedded Test

RightPro Staffing; Connecticut; On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

A staffing firm is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Team Lead for Firmware and Embedded Test. The successful candidate will provide technical mentorship to QA engineers, design test strategies, and closely collaborate with DevOps. Ideal applicants will have over 5 years of relevant experience, a solid foundation in QA methodologies, and proficiency in Python. This is an on-site position in Connecticut with a competitive salary range of $130,000 to $150,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA experience in embedded systems.
• Proficient in Python for test scripting.
• Strong Git-based version control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship and leadership to QA engineers.
• Design and manage test strategies for firmware.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile settings.

Skills

QA in embedded systems

Mentorship

Test strategies

Python for test scripting

Git version control

Automation in CI/CD

Effective communication

Process improvement

Tools

GitLab

Hardware in Loop (HiL)

AI-assisted QA workflows

Job description

Quality Assurance Team Lead – Firmware and Embedded Test

This role is supported by RightPro Staffing. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Additional compensation typesAnnual Bonus and Sign‑on bonus

QA Lead, Firmware and Embedded Test Lead

Seeking an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Lead who will support Embedded Systems and Firmware. As a hands‑on leader, you’ll mentor QA engineers, define test methodologies, and ensure rigorous validation of our connected hardware solutions. Work closely with our Lead DevOps Engineer, who oversees automation and CI/CD infrastructure, to align tooling and workflows that support robust, scalable testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical mentorship and leadership to QA engineers testing embedded firmware and integrated hardware/software products
• Design and manage test strategies, including automated and hardware‑in‑the‑loop (Hardware in Loop) approaches
• Work with Firmware Architects and Developers to determine test strategies for features
• Collaborate with the Lead DevOps Engineer to define automation needs, improve pipelines, and evolve test infrastructure
• Oversee test execution, prioritization, and defect triage across multiple product lines and release cycles
• Integrate best practices in test planning, traceability, and release validation
• Evaluate and pilot AI‑powered testing tools for automation efficiency and intelligent test coverage
• Communicate test outcomes, quality risks, and readiness metrics to engineering and product stakeholders

Requirements

• 5+ years of QA experience in embedded systems, with 2+ years in technical lead or mentorship capacity
• Solid foundation in QA methodologies, firmware/software test strategies, and test management practices
• Proficiency in Python for test scripting; familiarity with C‑based firmware is a plus
• Strong Git‑based version control knowledge and experience with test automation in CI/CD environments
• Ability to read and understand schematics of the device under test as well as control boards
• Must work on‑site and collaborate cross‑functionally in Agile/Scrum settings
• Effective communicator with a drive for process improvement and coaching
• Experience testing mobile applications, APIs, or Playwright‑based web interfaces
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted QA workflows or test case generation
• Exposure to IoT, connected hardware, or smartphone‑integrated product
• Version Control & CI/CD: Git, GitLab
• Hardware Testing: On‑desk test fixtures, automated runners with Hardware in Loop (HiL), and diagnostic tools.