Senior QA Engineer - Embedded & Hardware Testing

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HID Global in Cypress, CA is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to join our quality assurance team. You will design and execute test plans for embedded systems, perform functional, automation, and regression testing, and mentor junior engineers to raise QA standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing of hardware and software, with cross‑functional collaboration across global teams, and a focus on continuous improvement of QA processes and test labs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of hands‑on QA engineering experience preferably with embedded systems.
• Experience testing Windows and/or Linux-based applications.
• Strong expertise in functional testing, regression testing, and test automation.
• Proven experience developing automation scripts and test frameworks.
• Experience with test planning, test case design, and QA methodologies.
• Hands‑on experience with hardware setup, wiring, and physical device testing.
• Proficiency in network troubleshooting and packet capture tools such as Wireshark.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership or mentoring experience within QA teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test plans and test cases for embedded systems and related applications.
• Performing functional, automation, integration and regression testing to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Developing and maintaining automation scripts and test frameworks for embedded devices.
• Conducting hands‑on testing of hardware devices, including setup, wiring, and configuration of test environments.
• Performing network analysis using tools such as Wireshark to troubleshoot embedded system communications.
• Identifying, documenting, and tracking software and hardware defects, ensuring timely resolution.
• Validating firmware, applications, and system integrations across Windows and Linux environments.
• Ensuring consistent adherence to QA standards, processes, and best practices.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional and global teams including development, product management, and support to ensure product quality.
• Mentoring and guiding junior QA engineers, providing technical leadership and best practices.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives for QA processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Participating in test strategy development and support product lifecycle quality initiatives.
• Assisting in building and maintaining test labs, test rigs, and device testing environments.
• Supporting integration testing of networked devices and physical access control systems.
• Analyzing test results, troubleshooting issues, and providing clear reporting to stakeholders.

Skills

Embedded Systems

QA Engineering

Test Automation

Windows/Linux

Automation Scripts

Mentoring

Wireshark

Network Troubleshooting

Leadership

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE

Tools

Wireshark

Job description

HID Global in Cypress, CA is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to join our quality assurance team. You will design and execute test plans for embedded systems, perform functional, automation, and regression testing, and mentor junior engineers to raise QA standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing of hardware and software, with cross‑functional collaboration across global teams, and a focus on continuous improvement of QA processes and test labs.