Senior Embedded Firmware Test Engineer

Echodyne; Kirkland, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU

Medical insurance

PPO/HDHP options

Flexible PTO

401(k) match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Pet insurance

Job summary

Echodyne is seeking a Senior Test Engineer focused on embedded firmware for its radar systems. You will design and execute tests for complex embedded platforms, SDK interactions, and radar functionality.

Responsibilities include developing test plans, performing HIL and automated testing, and mentoring junior engineers to promote quality practices across projects. This is an exempt, full-time role based in the United States.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software testing, firmware QA, or embedded systems test engineering roles.
• Strong experience validating feature-level behavior, supported device commands, and SDK interactions.
• Solid understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and test design techniques for embedded systems.
• Experience with test automation, including writing and maintaining automated tests (Python preferred).
• Experience working in environments with hardware and software dependencies, including flashing firmware and interacting directly with physical devices.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and maintain feature-level and end-to-end software test scenarios for embedded systems, radar firmware, and SDKs.
• Analyze requirements and architecture to define test strategies, coverage, and acceptance criteria for radar functionality and commands.
• Develop and maintain test plans, cases, and reports; manage defects through resolution.
• Perform manual, exploratory, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing to identify risks and edge cases.
• Build and maintain automated tests where they provide value, contributing to existing frameworks.
• Collaborate with firmware, product, and software teams to improve testability and overall quality.
• Support test environments, automation infrastructure, and test execution across projects and releases.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote a quality-first mindset.

Skills

Embedded systems testing

Test automation (Python)

Linux

Git workflows

CI/CD

Firmware debugging

Tools

Python

Git

CI/CD tools

Job description

Echodyne is seeking a Senior Test Engineer focused on embedded firmware for its radar systems. You will design and execute tests for complex embedded platforms, SDK interactions, and radar functionality.

Responsibilities include developing test plans, performing HIL and automated testing, and mentoring junior engineers to promote quality practices across projects. This is an exempt, full-time role based in the United States.