Test Engineer – Firmware, Hardware

Jobtailor; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a hardware/software test engineer to develop and execute test plans for integrated platforms. You will analyze results, manage defect tracking, and participate in design reviews to ensure quality and compliance.

The role requires hands-on embedded hardware knowledge, proficiency with testing tools, and collaboration across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electronic systems and/or firmware design, development, analysis, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for integrated hardware and software platforms.

Skills

Test Plan Development

Embedded Systems

Defect Tracking

Schematic Interpretation

Firmware Testing

Manual Testing

Automated Testing

Systems Engineering

Cross-Functional Teams

Travel Willingness

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Function Generators

Digital Voltmeters

Logic Analyzers

Protocol Analyzers

Python

C#

Java

Test Complete

Robotic Test Systems

Job description

• Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for integrated hardware and software platforms.
• Analyze, document, and communicate test results while managing formal defect tracking and resolution processes.
• Lead and actively participate in technical design and program reviews.
• Ensure product designs and third‑party deliverables meet established requirements and quality standards.
• Partners with product development teams define, plan, and implement test strategies, acceptance criteria, and validation procedures for both new and legacy products.
• Conduct data analysis and support corrective actions to ensure hardware and software acceptance tests meet customer specifications, drawings, and compliance requirements.
• Create project schedules and monitor testing activities to meet delivery timelines and performance objectives.
• Communicate project progress and test status through reports, presentations, and program review meetings.
• Manage activities required to obtain product certifications, including FCC, UL, CE, and other applicable regulatory standards, and develop supporting certification documentation.
• Perform both manual and automated testing of mobile, Windows, and web‑based applications.
• Design and develop specialized testing tools to support validation of software platforms, mobile applications, web applications, and web services.
• Contribute to the design and development of test automation solutions, fixtures, and testing apparatus.

Requirements

• Proven experience in electronic systems and/or firmware design, development, analysis, and testing.
• Hands‑on experience with embedded microcontroller‑based systems.
• Demonstrated success supporting new product development programs from concept through production.
• Ability to interpret and analyze schematics, engineering requirements, technical data, and test results.
• Experience identifying, documenting, tracking, and resolving hardware, firmware, and system‑level software defects.
• Proficiency using electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, function generators, digital voltmeters (DVMs), logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
• Strong project management and organizational skills within an engineering environment.
• Experience leading and contributing to cross‑functional project teams.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across product development and problem‑solving initiatives.
• Self‑motivated, innovative thinker with a strong drive for excellence and continuous improvement.
• Solid understanding of systems engineering principles.
• Working knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Knowledge of RFID, Wi‑Fi, Z‑Wave, and/or Zigbee networking technologies preferred.
• Experience with mobile‑to‑cloud communication and connectivity protocols.
• Familiarity with Python, C#, Java, and testing tools such as Test Complete preferred.
• Experience with test automation technologies, including robotic test systems and automated test frameworks preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with both manual and automated testing methodologies.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing comprehensive test plans for integrated hardware and software platforms, ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory certifications. Proficient in both manual and automated testing methodologies, with strong project management and collaboration skills across cross‑functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Test Plan Development
• Embedded Microcontroller Systems
• Electronic Test Equipment Proficiency
• Test Automation Technologies
• Project Management Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Test Case Development
• Data Analysis
• Defect Tracking
• Schematic Interpretation
• Firmware Testing
• Manual Testing
• Automated Testing
• Systems Engineering Principles
• Mobile‑to‑Cloud Communication
• Testing Methodologies

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Self‑Motivation
• Innovative Thinking
• Organizational Skills
• Problem‑Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• FCC Certification
• UL Certification
• CE Certification

Industry Keywords

• Electronic Systems
• Firmware Design
• Product Development
• Quality Standards
• RFID
• Wi‑Fi
• Z‑Wave
• Zigbee
• Electronics Manufacturing Processes
• Cross‑Functional Teams

Tools & Technologies

• Oscilloscopes
• Function Generators
• Digital Voltmeters
• Logic Analyzers
• Protocol Analyzers
• Python
• C#
• Java
• Test Complete
• Robotic Test Systems