Firmware Validation Test Engineer

Job TitleJob Overview:Pay Range: $65.00hr - $70.00hrRequirement/Must Have:8+ years in a hands-on validation/QA engineering role on firmware or embedded products.Demonstrated experience writing and executing test plans/cases, identifying and closing coverage gaps, and managing defects through the full lifecycle.Hands-on validation experience in at least one connectivity domain — Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular (LTE/5G), GNSS, or vehicle networking.Strong log triage and debugging instincts; comfortable with Wireshark, DLT, ADB, and similar tooling.Track record of reproducing and isolating defects reported from production/field environments.Python scripting sufficient to automate repetitive checks and parse logs; comfortable on Linux/Ubuntu.Strong defect-tracking discipline (JIRA/Confluence) and experience in agile release cycles.Responsibilities:Execute functional, integration, regression, and exploratory testing for Audio and streaming features on bench and in-vehicle.Author new test cases, expand existing test suites, and keep test documentation current as features evolve.Identify untested or under-tested paths in the existing suites and systematically add coverage; track coverage health for each feature track.Reproduce defects, capture and analyze logs (Wireshark, DLT, ADB, HCI/Bluetooth traces, vehicle logs), and isolate root cause before handing off to firmware owners.Own first-line triage for Audio and Streaming feature fleet issues — reproduce in lab, narrow scope, and drive issues to closure in partnership with fleet support, diagnostics, and firmware teams.Manage defects end-to-end in JIRA — clear reproduction steps, attached logs, severity rationale, fix verification, and regression follow-up.Maintain test benches, in-vehicle rigs, and diagnostic setups so they stay release-ready.Partner with firmware leads, product managers, and integration partners to align on feature readiness and defect priority.Nice to Have:Prior experience with in-cabin entertainment and/or media casting frameworks.Bluetooth stack validation (pairing, A2DP/HFP/AVRCP, interop).Background and experience in wireless connectivity technologies.Prior exposure to autonomous-vehicle or robotaxi fleet environments.Skills:Firmware Validation.QA Engineering.Python.Linux.Ubuntu.Wireshark.DLT.ADB.HCI/Bluetooth traces.JIRA.Confluence.Bluetooth.Wi-Fi.Cellular (LTE/5G).GNSS.Vehicle Networking.Qualification And Education:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.