Firmware QA Engineer (Embedded Systems & Robotics)

Location: Beaverton, OR (onsite)

Contract Length: 12 months

Schedule: Full-time contract opportunity

About the Role

We are seeking a Firmware QA Engineer to support an innovative product development team building next-generation connected hardware solutions. This role will focus on validating firmware, hardware, and electromechanical systems to ensure product quality, reliability, and performance.

You will join a fast-moving, collaborative team environment where you will help design testing strategies, build automation frameworks, run device testing, identify issues, and provide insights that improve the overall product experience.

The ideal candidate has experience testing complex products that combine firmware, electronics, and physical systems and enjoys solving challenging technical problems at the intersection of hardware and software.

What You’ll Do

Develop and execute comprehensive firmware and embedded system testing strategies

Build and maintain QA pipelines and automated test frameworks

Test and validate connected products, embedded systems, and electromechanical devices

Perform functional, regression, integration, and system-level testing

Partner closely with firmware, hardware, and product teams to identify and resolve issues

Troubleshoot failures, reproduce defects, and support root cause analysis

Analyze test results and develop quality metrics to measure product performance

Combine quantitative testing data with qualitative observations to identify opportunities for improvement

Help define testing standards, processes, and best practices for emerging products

Support hands-on device testing and validation in a dynamic product development environment

What You Bring

5+ years of experience as a Firmware QA Engineer, Embedded QA Engineer, Hardware Test Engineer, or similar role

Experience building and maintaining automated QA pipelines

Hands-on experience testing products that combine software and hardware, such as:

Robotics systems

Wearable technology

Connected devices

IoT products

Drones

3D printers

Other electromechanical systems

Strong understanding of firmware validation and embedded system testing practices

Experience troubleshooting hardware/software integration issues

Ability to analyze failures, identify trends, and communicate actionable recommendations

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and a passion for product quality

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with hardware system testing and device validation

Background in robotics, mechatronics, consumer electronics, automotive technology, or similar industries

Experience creating quality scorecards, testing metrics, or validation frameworks

Experience working in startup or highly innovative product environments

Familiarity with automation scripting and test development tools

Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams

Who You Are

A hands-on problem solver who enjoys investigating complex technical challenges

Comfortable working in environments where products and processes are continuously evolving

Able to balance technical testing expertise with strong communication and collaboration skills

Curious, adaptable, and motivated by building products that combine technology and real-world experiences

This is an opportunity to help shape the quality and reliability of an innovative connected product from early development through continued improvement.

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