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Hands-on experience testing embedded systems, including firmware, hardware/software integration, system-level testing, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing. You will collaborate with engineering management and the software engineering team to develop, document, and execute software verification and validation plans and protocols for embedded systems.

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<div style="line-height:1"></div><div style="line-height:1"><strong>ITAR REQUIREMENTS: This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.   </strong></div><div style="line-height:1"><br/></div><div style="line-height:1"><strong>This role is onsite in Gray, Maine. Candidates who are motivated to relocate are welcome to apply - assistance is available. </strong></div><div style="line-height:1"><br/></div><div style="line-height:1">KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a <strong>Sr. Embedded QA Engineer - V&V & HIL</strong></div><div style="line-height:1"><br/></div><div style="line-height:1">As a Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and execution of software verification and validation (V&V) plans and protocols for embedded system products. You will develop verification methodologies, quality metrics, and test automation infrastructure, ensuring system requirements are fully tested even when development timelines are tight. You will collaborate closely with developers to write formal test protocols, execute regression testing, and implement automation wherever possible.<br/><strong><br/>Responsibilities<br/></strong></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li style="line-height:1">You will collaborate with engineering management and the software engineering team to develop, document, and execute software verification and validation plans and protocols for embedded systems.</li><li style="line-height:1">You will develop, execute, and maintain both manual and automated software tests.<br/></li><li style="line-height:1">You will identify, document, communicate, and track resolution of software defects throughout the development life cycle.<br/></li><li style="line-height:1">You will contribute to development of internal software standards, processes, and test automation.<br/></li><li style="line-height:1">You will contribute to development, configuration, and maintenance of test-target environments.</li><li style="line-height:1">You will participate in software reviews at all stages of the development life cycle, assessing for verifiability.</li><li style="line-height:1">Collaborate closely with development teams to verify requirements and ensure that system test coverage is adequate, even when development estimates compress testing time.</li><li style="line-height:1">Write formal test protocols, including step scripts, regression testing instructions, and integration guidance for automation tools.<br/></li><li style="line-height:1">Support automation of regression tests wherever possible to improve testing efficiency and repeatability.</li><li style="line-height:1">Implement testing approaches to verify all requirements, including system-level and integration testing, in alignment with full SDLC.</li><li style="line-height:1">Test embedded systems hands-on, including firmware, hardware/software integration, system-level testing, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.<br/></li><li style="line-height:1">Write and execute formal test protocols and scripts to meet system verification requirements.</li></ul><br/><br/><div style="line-height:1"><strong>Requirements:</strong></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li style="line-height:1">A 4-year degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or closely related STEM discipline.</li><li style="line-height:1">Experience in regulated or safety-critical industries with embedded systems products.</li><li style="line-height:1">Minimum 3+ years of SQA experience in embedded systems.</li><li style="line-height:1">Software engineering background with active participation and contribution to embedded systems product development.</li><li style="line-height:1">Hands-on experience testing embedded systems, including firmware, hardware/software integration, system-level testing, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.</li><li style="line-height:1">Familiarity with writing formal protocols and scripts to meet system verification requirements.</li><li style="line-height:1">Strong programming (scripting) capability for test creation, tool integration, and report generation.</li><li style="line-height:1">Proficiency in reviewing software designs and implementations for verifiability, including the ability to read C/C++.</li><li style="line-height:1">Expertise in implementing testing methodologies and quality metrics.</li><li style="line-height:1">Ability to write and execute formal test protocols for requirement verification and regression testing.</li><li style="line-height:1">Experience ensuring system-level verification is not compromised when development estimates extend timelines.</li><li style="line-height:1">Familiarity with full SDLC testing, including formal verification, regression testing, and automated test integration.</li><li style="line-height:1">Familiarity with balancing development schedules with system test coverage in agile or compressed SDLC environments.</li><li style="line-height:1">Experience integrating automated testing frameworks to support regression and protocol-driven testing.</li><li style="line-height:1">Collaborate effectively with engineering team members with respect to test design and coverage.<br/></li><li style="line-height:1">Expertise with:<ul><li style="line-height:1">Version control systems</li><li style="line-height:1">Defect tracking systems</li><li style="line-height:1">Building systems and CI/CD pipelines (if you've been a part of helping choose/implement tech for CI/CD pipelines that's a big plus) </li><li style="line-height:1">Testing tools and frameworks</li><li style="line-height:1">JIRA workflow design and implementation preferred.</li><li style="line-height:1">XRAY test management experience preferred.</li></ul></li></ul><div style="line-height:1"><br/></div><div style="line-height:1"><strong>Preferred / Nice-to-Have:</strong><br/></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li style="line-height:1">Additional experience with advanced test automation frameworks.</li><li style="line-height:1">Experience using automation to streamline testing and verification.</li><li style="line-height:1">Familiarity with emerging tools and methodologies for embedded system verification.</li><li style="line-height:1">Prior experience supporting cross-functional teams in full SDLC processes beyond embedded testing.</li><li style="line-height:1">Prior experience with high-volume or complex QA projects requiring innovative problem-solving.<br/></li><li style="line-height:1">Experience with additional testing tools and frameworks, such as:<ul><li style="line-height:1">Simulation environments</li><li style="line-height:1">UI testing frameworks (e.g., Qt, other GUI testing tools)</li><li style="line-height:1">Hardware/software co-simulation tools</li><li style="line-height:1">Other QA/test automation platforms<br/></li></ul></li></ul><div style="line-height:1"><br/></div><div style="line-height:1">Compensation depends on experience but is typically $90-130K. However, we are willing to send qualified candidates over-budget.</div><div style="line-height:1"><br/></div><div style="line-height:1">ABOUT KORE1<br/>Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.</div><div style="line-height:1"><br/></div><div style="line-height:1"><strong>Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.</strong><strong><br/><br/></strong></div>

KORE1 Technologies

Sr. Embedded QA Engineer / V&V & HIL

Accounting

Atlassian JIRA

Automation

Bug Tracking Software

Bug Tracking/Defect Management

Building Systems

C Programming Language

C++ Programming Language

Code Reviews

Computer Firmware

Computer Programming

Computer Science

Continuous Deployment/Delivery

Continuous Integration

Cross-Functional

Develop Methodologies

Embedded Systems

Finance

Formal Verification

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Hardware Quality Assurance

Hardware-Software Integration

Integration Testing

Problem Solving Skills

Product Development

Product Lifecycle

Qt GUI (Graphical User Interface) Toolkit

Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance Methodology

Quality Metrics

Radiography

Regression Testing

Requirements Validation/Verification

Scripting (Scripting Languages)

Simulation

Software Design

Software Development

Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Software Engineering

Software Simulation

Software Testing

Software Validation

Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM)

Standards Development

System Test

Technical Recruiting

Technical Support

Test Automation

Test Design

Test Harness

Test Plan/Schedule

Test Requirements

Test Scripts

Test Tools

Testing

United States Citizen

User Documentation

Validation Plan

Validation Testing

Verification Plans

Writing Skills

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Maine Molecular Quality Controls, Inc. (MMQCI) designs, develops, manufactures, and sells unique quality control products used by hospital laboratories and manufacturers to monitor the accuracy of tests for genetic, oncologic, and infectious diseases. MMQCI has proprietary technologies to stabilize DNA and RNA for use as quality controls and continues to pursue the discovery of novel techniques useful for the development of new quality control products.

<b>Ensure Quality & Compliance as Our Next QA/RA Specialist! </b><br/><br/> The Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs Specialist plays a key role in supporting quality assurance activities and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. Reporting to the Manager of QA/RA, this position is responsible for maintaining policies and managing procedures that support MMQCI’s Quality System in alignment with ISO 13485 standards. <br/>The ideal candidate brings experience working within an ISO 13485-regulated environment and is comfortable supporting and maintaining quality systems. This role offers the opportunity to quickly build expertise while working in a collaborative environment. <br/> <br/><b>What You Will Get to Do </b><ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Review and approve all Quality Management System documentation (i.e. batch records and QC testing) to ensure compliance with QMS certifications and investigations </li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Collaborate with departments to investigate Material Review Notifications and develop Corrective and Preventive Action plans </li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Independently reviews and authorizes process and equipment validations </li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Performs or assists with audits, including internal, customer, and regulatory audits </li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Maintains MMQCI’s ISO 13485 certification  </li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Writes SOPs and trains key personnel as needed to support all departments </li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px">May be called on to assist others and perform additional tasks as assigned </li></ul><b> </b><br/><b>Required Skills & Experience</b><ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences with 5+ years’ experience in a cGMP-regulated environment, including at least 2 years in Quality Assurance </li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Knowledge of current GMP regulations, ISO 13485, and In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) is preferred </li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Suite </li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Excellent proofreading skills with strong attention to detail </li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment and meet challenging deadlines </li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Strong work ethic, team-oriented mindset, and willingness to learn </li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Ability to communicate clearly and constructively  </li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs  </li></ul><br/><b>Why You</b><b>’ll</b><b> Love Working Here   </b><ul><li>Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing diagnostic company</li><li>Collaborative, mission-driven team environment  </li><li>Competitive compensation and benefits    </li></ul><br/><b>Benefits We Offer</b><ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>401(k) retirement savings plan </li><li>Company profit sharing program</li><li>Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave</li><li>Paid Parental Leave Program</li></ul>Get to know the MMQCI team! <br/>https://www.mmqci.com/about/employee-spotlight/employee-spotlight.html<br/> <br/>Maine Molecular Quality Controls, Inc. (MMQCI) designs, develops, manufactures, and sells unique quality control products used by hospital laboratories and manufacturers to monitor the accuracy of tests for genetic, oncologic, and infectious diseases. MMQCI has proprietary technologies to stabilize DNA and RNA for use as quality controls and continues to pursue the discovery of novel techniques useful for the development of new quality control products.<br/> <br/> MMQCI is conveniently located in beautiful southern coastal Maine, minutes from the Maine Turnpike, Portland International Jetport, and less than 2 hours from Boston. Close by are fabulous Portland restaurants, sandy beaches, and a plentiful supply of Maine lobsters! Many terrific outdoor activities are easily accessible including hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, skiing and snowshoeing. We’re in a state-of-the-art facility, located in Saco, right next to the Eastern Trail. Come join us! <br/><br/><strong>Interested in joining our team? Please submit both a resume and cover letter with your application for consideration.</strong><p>Powered by JazzHR</p>

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