Staff Engineer - Firmware Quality Assurance

ROLE SUMMARY

The Intersect Group is seeking a Staff Engineer, Firmware Quality Assurance to lead quality initiatives across multiple embedded product platforms and drive the continued evolution of firmware testing and automation capabilities. This senior level individual contributor will play a critical role in ensuring the stability, reliability, and performance of embedded Linux based products.

In this role, you will design and execute comprehensive test strategies, validate firmware functionality across networking and wireless communication layers, and expand automated testing coverage within continuous integration environments. You will work closely with firmware development teams to identify issues early, improve product quality, and contribute to the delivery of highly reliable embedded solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, execute, and document manual test cases for embedded Linux firmware operating in both user space and kernel space

• Validate wireless communication technologies including RF, WiFi, and Bluetooth across multiple device platforms

• Test and verify networking functionality involving IPv4, IPv6, ICMP, DHCPv6, TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet, and PPP protocols

• Develop and automate firmware test cases using Python, Bash, or Robot Framework to increase regression coverage

• Build, configure, and maintain hardware and software test environments supporting product validation activities

• Monitor regression testing results, investigate failures, document defects, and assist with root cause analysis

• Collaborate with firmware engineering teams to review requirements, validate functionality, and improve product quality throughout development

• Mentor junior quality assurance engineers and contribute to the enhancement of testing frameworks, processes, and best practices

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• 7+ years of software quality assurance, firmware validation, or embedded systems testing experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field

• Hands on experience testing embedded Linux systems in both user space and kernel space environments

• Strong understanding of networking protocols including IPv4, IPv6, TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, DHCPv6, Ethernet, and PPP

• Experience developing automated test solutions using Python, Bash, Robot Framework, or similar technologies

• Familiarity with Linux environments, firmware debugging techniques, and embedded system architectures

• Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, nightly build systems, or regression testing environments

• Proficiency using Git, Jira, TestRail, or comparable development and test management tools

• Working knowledge of C or C++ for firmware level troubleshooting and code analysis

• Strong analytical thinking, technical ownership, collaboration, and communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience testing wireless communication technologies including RF, WiFi, and Bluetooth

• Familiarity with Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing protocols

• Experience using network analysis and troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark, iPerf, or tcpdump

• Knowledge of embedded security, encryption technologies, and communication protocols

• Experience supporting large scale embedded product development organizations

WHY JOIN THIS OPPORTUNITY

• Opportunity to influence quality practices across multiple embedded product lines

• Work with advanced communication technologies, networking protocols, and embedded Linux platforms

• Collaborate with highly skilled firmware engineers in a technically challenging environment

• Contribute to automation initiatives that improve product reliability and testing efficiency

• Join an organization committed to innovation, sustainability, and long term technology leadership

APPLY TODAY

If you are an experienced Firmware Quality Assurance professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, developing automated testing solutions, and driving quality across embedded systems, we encourage you to apply today. Submit your resume and contact information to The Intersect Group for immediate consideration and learn more about this exciting opportunity.