Test Engineer II, Embedded Firmware

Job Description

Job Description

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world's first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

Echodyne is seeking a TEST ENGINEER II to focus on embedded firmware. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, execute, and maintain test scenarios for complex embedded systems, radar firmware, and SDKs
• Analyze product requirements and architecture to contribute to test strategies, coverage, and acceptance criteria for radar functionality and supported commands
• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test reports; manage defects through resolution
• Perform manual, exploratory, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing to identify product risks, edge cases, and failure modes
• Build and maintain automated tests where they provide clear value, contributing to existing frameworks
• Collaborate with firmware, product, and software teams to improve testability and overall quality
• Support test environments, automation infrastructure, and test execution across projects and releases
• Promote strong testing practices and a quality-first mindset, participating in peer reviews and knowledge sharing

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of experience in software testing, firmware QA, or embedded systems test engineering roles
• Experience validating feature-level behavior, supported device commands, and SDK interactions
• Solid understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and test design techniques for embedded systems
• Experience with test automation, including writing and maintaining automated tests (Python preferred)
• Experience working in environments with hardware and software dependencies, including flashing firmware and interacting directly with physical devices
• Practical knowledge of Linux environments, Git workflows, and CI/CD concepts as applied to embedded systems
• Understanding of software/firmware development practices, hardware debugging, defect investigation, and root cause analysis

Echodyne's technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant's eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations.  Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S. 

WHAT WE OFFER This is an exempt role.

The expected annual salary range for this role is

$114,330—$170,980 USD

If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that's a great fit for you!

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

• RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
• Generous Benefits:
• Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you 
• Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
• Virtual Care – 98Point6
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
• Travel Assistance Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
• 401(k) match
• Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Company Holidays

 

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.