Test Engineer II, On-Radar Firmware

Echodyne; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 114,330 - 170,980; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU

Fully-paid health insurance

401(k) match

Dental and vision insurance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Echodyne is seeking an embedded software test engineer to design, execute, and maintain test scenarios for radar firmware and SDKs in a hardware-aware environment.

You will analyze requirements, develop test plans, and manage defects while performing manual, exploratory, and HIL testing. The role emphasizes collaboration with firmware and software teams to improve testability and product quality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in software testing, firmware QA, or embedded systems test engineering.
• 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.
• Practical knowledge of Linux environments, Git workflows, and CI/CD concepts as applied to embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and maintain test scenarios for complex embedded systems, radar firmware, and SDKs
• Analyze product requirements and architecture to contribute to test strategies, coverage, and acceptance criteria for radar functionality and supported commands
• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test reports; manage defects through resolution
• Perform manual, exploratory, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing to identify product risks, edge cases, and failure modes
• Build and maintain automated tests where they provide clear 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
• Promote strong testing practices and a quality-first mindset, participating in peer reviews and knowledge sharing

Skills

Software testing

Firmware QA

Embedded systems

Test design

Python automation

Tools

Python

Linux

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Radar Reinvented. Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, execute, and maintain test scenarios for complex embedded systems, radar firmware, and SDKs
• Analyze product requirements and architecture to contribute to test strategies, coverage, and acceptance criteria for radar functionality and supported commands
• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test reports; manage defects through resolution
• Perform manual, exploratory, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing to identify product risks, edge cases, and failure modes
• Build and maintain automated tests where they provide clear 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
• Promote strong testing practices and a quality-first mindset, participating in peer reviews and knowledge sharing

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of experience in software testing, firmware QA, or embedded systems test engineering roles
• 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
• Practical knowledge of Linux environments, Git workflows, and CI/CD concepts as applied to embedded systems
• Understanding of software/firmware development practices, hardware debugging, defect investigation, and root cause analysis

Export Control Considerations

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.

What we offer

This is an exempt role. The expected annual salary range for this role is $114,330 - $170,980 USD.

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

• RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
• Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
• Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
• Virtual Care - 98Point6 Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
• Travel Assistance Insurance Company
• Paid Life Insurance Company
• Paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
• 401(k) match
• Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Company Holidays

If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you!