QA Validation Engineer, Embedded Systems

A day in the life

You start your morning by powering up a mixed lab of Windows and Unix/Linux systems, configuring test benches and fixtures for a new hardware–software release. You line up the right combinations of devices, networks, and images, then kick off software download, pre-burn, run-in, and post-burn testing cycles. By mid-day, you’re refining detailed test plans, validating customer test bundles, and sanity-checking product releases before they move forward. In the afternoon, you analyze results, capture precise error reports, and sit with design engineers to pinpoint root causes and corrective actions. You wrap by updating test specifications, maintaining test suite configurations, and coaching teammates on procedures and equipment so tomorrow’s runs are even smoother.

What you will own

• Configure and implement appropriate test systems and combinations to meet product testing requirements efficiently.
• Design and implement software download, pre-burn testing, run-in testing, and post-burn testing processes across multiple products.
• Create, organize, and execute comprehensive test plans to verify functionality, quality, and reliability.
• Define test equipment needs and develop testing fixtures when required.
• Verify and validate new test procedures, customer test bundles, and product releases prior to deployment.
• Analyze outcomes and document procedures, findings, and corrective actions thoroughly.
• Author and maintain test specifications; manage configuration of test suites.
• Generate detailed defect and error reports; collaborate with engineering to resolve issues.
• Provide training and technical support on test processes and equipment.
• Work cross-functionally to elevate test methodology and overall product quality.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.

Experience

• 2–4 years performing product functionality, quality, and reliability testing.
• Hands-on testing where hardware and software are tightly integrated.
• Background developing and executing test methodologies in a product development environment.

Technical skills

• Strong grasp of software testing principles, methods, and QA processes.
• Confidence working with Microsoft Windows.
• Working knowledge of Unix/Linux environments.
• Familiarity with C and C++.
• Experience testing in networked environments.
• Ability to produce and maintain test documentation and procedures.
• Knowledge of configuration management and maintaining test suites.

Soft skills

• Excellent organization and clear interpersonal communication.
• Analytical, resourceful problem-solver.
• Self-driven; able to prioritize and manage workload independently.
• Accountable and comfortable owning projects with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented and committed to high-quality outcomes.

Preferred

• Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks.
• Background in integrated circuit device testing or embedded systems.
• Support experience in manufacturing or production test environments.
• Knowledge of system validation, reliability testing, and hardware/software integration.

Tools you’ll touch

• Proficiency in software testing
• C++ programming language
• Unix
• Linux

If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy turning complex, integrated systems into reliable products, we’d love to hear from you.