Firmware Test Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description

• Design, execute, and document manual test cases for firmware features spanning embedded Linux user and kernel space. • Validate wireless communication subsystems including RF, WiFi, and Bluetooth across device configurations. • Test and verify networking protocol behavior including IPv4, IPv6, ICMP, DHCPv6, TCP/IP, UDP, PPP, and Ethernet. • Evaluate Layer-2 switching and Layer-3 routing functionality to ensure correctness and stability. • Automate manual firmware test cases using Python, Bash, or Robot Framework and integrate them into the nightly regression build and CI/CD pipeline. • Build and configure hardware/software test setups from scratch, manually verify them, and then automate for continuous regression coverage. • Maintain and improve the automation framework, ensuring scalability and reliability across all product lines. • Identify, document, and track defects with clear reproduction steps and thorough root-cause analysis. • Monitor nightly build results, triage failures, and report findings with actionable detail. • Collaborate with firmware engineers to review requirements, provide early testing feedback, and mentor junior QA engineers.

Skills

Firmware, test engineering, wireless, networking protocols, linux, tcp ip, ipv4, ipv6, software validation, wifi, bluetooth, python, rf testing, radio frequency

Top Skills Details

Firmware,test engineering,wireless,networking protocols,linux,tcp ip,ipv4,ipv6,software validation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on experience testing embedded Linux systems in both user space and kernel space. • Proven testing experience with wireless protocols -- RF, WiFi, or Bluetooth. • Strong knowledge of networking protocols: IPv4, IPv6, ICMP, DHCPv6, TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet, and PPP. • Familiarity with Layer-2 (switching) and Layer-3 (routing) protocol testing. • Strong scripting skills in Python and/or Bash for test automation. • Experience with Robot Framework for structured test automation. • Experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines or nightly regression systems. • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver with minimal guidance. • Strong communication skills and a collaborative, ownership-driven attitude. • Proficiency in C or C++ for understanding and debugging firmware-level code. • Exposure to network emulation or traffic analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark, iPerf, tcpdump). • Experience with test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Jira, or equivalent). • Experience with version control systems such as Git.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Alpharetta, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $145000.00/yr.

Our client is a global leader in energy management solutions, operating in over 30 countries and headquartered in Switzerland. We are thrilled that you’ve considered us to be a part of your professional journey. As a part of the family, employees are offered a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k)-retirement plan featuring a generous company match incentive. Additionally, we offer three (3) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) as well as eleven (11) paid holidays. We also offer a tuition reimbursement program, optional pet insurance, supplemental medical coverage and a host of other perks to ensure the health, wellness, and enrichment of our team members.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Alpharetta,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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