Staff Firmware Engineer

The Intersect Group; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

The Intersect Group is seeking a Staff Firmware Quality Assurance Engineer to lead manual and automated testing across embedded Linux products. This senior individual contributor will drive automation coverage, validate firmware quality, and partner with firmware engineers to improve product reliability.

The role emphasizes automation, testing strategy, and collaboration within a hardware-rich networking environment. Leadership and deep embedded skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in firmware QA or embedded testing.
• Hands-on experience testing embedded Linux systems across user space and kernel space.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols including IPv4, IPv6, ICMP, DHCPv6, TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet, and PPP.
• Experience developing automated test solutions using Python, Bash, Robot Framework, or similar scripting technologies.
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, nightly regression testing environments, and automation framework development.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and document comprehensive manual test cases for embedded Linux firmware in user space and kernel space.
• Validate wireless technologies including RF, WiFi, and Bluetooth across multiple device configurations.
• Test and verify networking functionality (IPv4, IPv6, TCP/IP, UDP, DHCPv6, ICMP).
• Develop and automate firmware test cases using Python, Bash, and Robot Framework to increase regression coverage.
• Build and maintain hardware and software test environments for manual and automated validation.
• Monitor nightly regression and CI/CD results; analyze failures and provide defect insights.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers to review requirements and improve product quality.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and help advance testing methodologies and automation.

Skills

Embedded systems

Firmware QA

Python

Robot Framework

CI/CD

Debugging

Leadership

Test automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Git

Jira

TestRail

Wireshark

tcpdump

iPerf

Robot Framework

Job description

Staff Firmware Engineer - Quality Assurance & Testing

ROLE SUMMARY

The Intersect Group is seeking a Staff Engineer, Firmware Quality Assurance to lead both manual and automated testing initiatives across a portfolio of embedded Linux based products. This senior level individual contributor will play a critical role in validating firmware quality, expanding automation coverage, and ensuring reliable product performance across complex hardware and networking environments.

This role will partner closely with firmware engineers throughout the software development lifecycle to identify defects, improve testing strategies, and strengthen product quality. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in embedded systems with a passion for automation, process improvement, and technical leadership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, execute, and document comprehensive manual test cases for embedded Linux firmware operating in both user space and kernel space
• Validate wireless communication technologies including RF, WiFi, and Bluetooth across multiple device configurations
• Test and verify networking functionality involving IPv4, IPv6, ICMP, DHCPv6, TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet, PPP, and related communication protocols
• Develop and automate firmware test cases using Python, Bash, and Robot Framework to increase regression testing coverage
• Build and maintain hardware and software test environments that support both manual and automated validation efforts
• Monitor nightly regression and CI/CD testing results, investigate failures, and provide detailed defect analysis
• Collaborate with firmware engineering teams to review requirements, validate functionality, and improve product quality throughout development
• Mentor junior quality assurance engineers while driving improvements in testing methodologies, automation frameworks, and quality standards

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• 7+ years of experience in firmware quality assurance, embedded systems testing, software development, or related engineering disciplines
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Hands on experience testing embedded Linux systems across both user space and kernel space environments
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols including IPv4, IPv6, ICMP, DHCPv6, TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet, and PPP
• Experience developing automated test solutions using Python, Bash, Robot Framework, or similar scripting technologies
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, nightly regression testing environments, and automation framework development
• Working knowledge of C or C++ for firmware analysis, debugging, and troubleshooting
• Experience using Git, Jira, TestRail, or similar version control and test management tools
• Familiarity with network analysis and troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark, iPerf, tcpdump, or similar technologies
• Strong analytical skills, technical ownership, communication abilities, and a collaborative approach to problem solving

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience testing RF, WiFi, Bluetooth, or other wireless communication technologies
• Knowledge of Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing protocols
• Experience with embedded security, encryption technologies, and secure communications
• Background supporting large scale embedded product development initiatives
• Experience improving automated testing strategies across multiple product lines

WHY JOIN THIS OPPORTUNITY

• Work on innovative embedded products that support critical infrastructure and connected technologies
• Influence product quality and reliability across multiple firmware platforms
• Collaborate with highly skilled firmware engineers and technical leaders
• Drive automation initiatives that improve development efficiency and product stability
• Join an organization committed to innovation, engineering excellence, and long term technology advancement