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QA Lead 835521

Capstone Search Advisors

New Haven, CT

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Best Practices, Bug Tracking/Defect Management, C Programming Language, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Firmware, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, DevOps, Embedded Systems, Establish Priorities, Git, Hardware Quality Assurance, Hardware-Software Integration, Internet of Things, Leadership, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Metrics, Mobile Applications, Process Improvement, Pytest, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Methodology, Robot (Python Framework), Schematics, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Smartphones, Software Testing, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Technical Leadership, Test Automation, Test Case, Test Design, Test Fixtures, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Scripts, Test Strategy, Test Tools, Testing, Traceability, Web Interface
LOCATION
New Haven, CT
POSTED
30+ days ago

Global Manufacturing firm is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Lead who will support Embedded Systems and Firmware. As a hands-on leader, you’ll mentor QA engineers, define test methodologies, and ensure rigorous validation of their connected hardware solutions. You’ll work closely with their Lead DevOps Engineer, who oversees automation and CI/CD infrastructure, to align tooling and workflows that support robust, scalable testing.

What will you be doing
  • Provide technical mentorship and leadership to QA engineers testing embedded firmware and integrated hardware/software products
  • Design and manage test strategies, including automated and hardware-in-the-loop (Hardware in Loop) approaches
  • Work with Firmware Architects and Developers to determine test strategies for features
  • Collaborate with the Lead DevOps Engineer to define automation needs, improve pipelines, and evolve test infrastructure
  • Oversee test execution, prioritization, and defect triage across multiple product lines and release cycles
  • Integrate best practices in test planning, traceability, and release validation
  • Evaluate and pilot AI-powered testing tools for automation efficiency and intelligent test coverage
  • Communicate test outcomes, quality risks, and readiness metrics to engineering and product stakeholders

 

 Experience
  • 6+ years of QA experience in embedded systems, with 2+ years in a technical lead or mentorship capacity
  • Solid foundation in QA methodologies, firmware/software test strategies, and test management practices
  • Proficiency in Python for test scripting; familiarity with C-based firmware is a plus
  • Strong Git-based version control knowledge and experience with test automation in CI/CD environments
  • Ability to read and understand schematics of the device under test as well as control boards
  • Must work on-site and collaborate cross-functionally in Agile/Scrum settings
  • Effective communicator with a drive for process improvement and coaching

Preferred Skills
  • Experience testing mobile applications, APIs, or Playwright-based web interfaces
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted QA workflows or test case generation
  • Exposure to IoT, connected hardware, or smartphone-integrated product

Tools & Environment
  • Languages & Frameworks: Python, C, Gherkin, Robot Framework, PyTest
  • Version Control & CI/CD: Git, GitLab
  • Test Management: Zephyr, TestRail
  • Hardware Testing: On-desk test fixtures, automated runners with Hardware in Loop (HiL), and diagnostic tools

 

 
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