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Information Technology
Firmware QA Engineer Westlake Village,CA Posted:2/4/2026 Job Description Job ID#:86356
Job Category:Information Technology
Position Type:Direct
Duration:Direct
Shift:1
Firmware QA Engineer (Embedded Test Engineer)
Westlake Village, CA
100% Onsite
$85,000 range + Benefits
We're partnering with an innovative technology company developing connected embedded devices used in highly regulated industries. They're looking for a hands-on Firmware QA Engineer who enjoys working directly with hardware, validating firmware releases, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring products perform flawlessly before reaching customers.
If you prefer real-world hardware testing over building automated test frameworks, this is an excellent opportunity to make a direct impact on product quality.
What You'll Do
Validate firmware releases on embedded hardware against defined requirements
Execute manual regression testing across device functionality, including:Power management
Sensors
Charging
Connectivity
Fault recovery
Perform ship testing and pre-deployment verification on production devices
Configure hardware and verify release readiness before customer deployment
Execute smoke, regression, and targeted firmware test suites
Validate GPS performance, including:Time to first fix
Signal accuracy
Signal recovery
Low-signal scenarios
Reproduce firmware issues using logs, serial interfaces, and lab tools
Partner closely with firmware and hardware engineers to validate expected behavior and edge cases
Verify connectivity, pairing, and firmware stability
Assist in troubleshooting customer-reported issues by gathering logs and helping isolate root causes
Write light Python or shell scripts to streamline repetitive testing tasks (automation is a plus but not the primary focus)
Communicate testing results, quality risks, and release readiness to cross-functional teams
Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance:None
What We're Looking For
Experience testing embedded firmware on physical hardware
Background validating connected devices, IoT products, or distributed systems
Strong understanding of:Test planning
Manual regression testing
Risk-based testing
Production release validation
Experience identifying quality risks and communicating findings clearly
Comfortable collaborating with engineering, product, operations, and support teams
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Self-motivated with a practical, hands-on approach
Nice to Have
Experience validating OTA firmware updates
GPS testing experience and interpreting GPS logs
Python, Bash, or Shell scripting
Experience working in regulated industries such as:Medical Devices
Healthcare
Aerospace
Manufacturing
OEM environments
Why Join?
Work with cutting-edge embedded technology
What We're Looking For
Experience testing embedded firmware on physical hardware
Background validating connected devices, IoT products, or distributed systems
Strong understanding of:Test planning
Manual regression testing
Risk-based testing
Production release validation
Experience identifying quality risks and communicating findings clearly
Comfortable collaborating with engineering, product, operations, and support teams
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Self-motivated with a practical, hands-on approach
Nice to Have
Experience validating OTA firmware updates
GPS testing experience and interpreting GPS logs
Python, Bash, or Shell scripting
Experience working in regulated industries such as:Medical Devices
Healthcare
Aerospace
Manufacturing
OEM environments
Why Join?
Work with cutting-edge embedded technology
Hands-on engineering environment
Collaborate directly with firmware and hardware teams
Play a critical role in delivering reliable products to customers
Competitive salary and strong long-term growth opportunity
Location: Westlake Village, CA
Schedule: 100% Onsite
Compensation: $85,000 DOE
Hands-on engineering environment
Collaborate directly with firmware and hardware teams
Play a critical role in delivering reliable products to customers
Competitive salary and strong long-term growth opportunity
Location: Westlake Village, CA
Schedule: 100% Onsite
Compensation: Around $85,000 DOE
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Worksite address
westlake village, CA, 91361, US
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