Global Manufacturing firm is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Lead who will support Embedded Systems and Firmware. As a hands-on leader, youll mentor QA engineers, define test methodologies, and ensure rigorous validation of their connected hardware solutions. Youll 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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Numbers & Facts
Location
New Haven, CT
Skills
Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
Automationunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Bug Tracking/Defect Managementunmatched
C Programming Languageunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Firmwareunmatched
Continuous Deployment/Deliveryunmatched
Continuous Integrationunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
DevOpsunmatched
Embedded Systemsunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Gitunmatched
Hardware Quality Assuranceunmatched
Hardware-Software Integrationunmatched
Internet of Thingsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Machine Toolunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Mobile Applicationsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Pytestunmatched
Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
Robot (Python Framework)unmatched
Schematicsunmatched
Scrum Project Management and Software Developmentunmatched