Staff Engineer, QA and Verification

Staff Engineer, QA & Verification Location: San Diego, CA Job Type: Full-Time Salary Range $175,000 - $185,000 Position Overview We are looking for a Staff QA & Verification Engineer to own verification infrastructure, test rigs, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working at the boundary of hardware, firmware, and software, and who takes pride in building reliable test systems that keep development moving fast while maintaining rigor. You will design, build, and maintain test rigs, develop automated verification frameworks, and work cross-functionally to ensure systems are testable, validated, and continuously verifiable. You will collaborate closely with firmware, hardware, systems, and software engineers to keep test infrastructure running, relevant, and aligned with evolving system designs. Key Responsibilities Test Infrastructure & Rig Ownership Design, build, and maintain test rigs and test beds for embedded and distributed systems Own the day-to-day reliability and availability of test infrastructure Debug and repair hardware, wiring, and interfaces to keep test systems operational Evolve test rigs alongside changing hardware and software designs Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Testing Develop hardware-in-the-loop tests in Python and/or C/C++ Integrate real hardware, simulators, and test instruments into automated test flows Validate system behavior across normal operation, edge cases, and fault conditions Support continuous and regression testing on real hardware Test Automation & Frameworks Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using PyTest or similar tools Write clear, maintainable, and extensible test code Implement test orchestration, reporting, and result tracking Ensure tests are deterministic, reproducible, and debuggable Instrumentation & Debugging Use logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and other lab tools to validate signals and timing Diagnose failures across hardware, firmware, and software boundaries Capture and analyze traces to support root-cause analysis Test Tooling & GUIs Develop lightweight GUI-based tooling for test jigs and operators Build simple control and visualization interfaces (e.g., PyQt or similar frameworks) Improve usability of test systems for engineers and technicians Cross-Functional Collaboration & Validation Work cross-functionally with engineering teams to define verification strategies Translate system requirements into verification plans and test coverage Support system validation activities in medical device or biotech contexts Contribute to documentation and evidence required for regulated development Qualifications Education: BS/MS in Computer Science or Engineering Required: Experience & Technical Skills 7+ years of experience in QA, verification, test engineering, or similar roles Hands-on experience building and maintaining test rigs for hardware–software systems Strong experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing Proficiency in Python and/or C/C++ for test development Experience using PyTest or similar test frameworks Lab & Hardware Skills Comfortable using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab instrumentation Ability to debug electrical, timing, and communication issues Experience working with embedded systems and real hardware Validation & Process Experience working in medical device, biotech, or other regulated environments Familiarity with verification and validation (V&V) concepts and best practices Ability to balance startup velocity with validation rigor Preferred: Experience building light-weight GUIs for test systems (e.g., PyQt or similar frameworks) Experience integrating test systems into CI pipelines Familiarity with requirements management and traceability Experience validating distributed or real-time systems Why Join Us Work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where innovation and scientific rigor are deeply valued. Join a seasoned and multidisciplinary team tackling high-impact problems at the intersection of science and engineering. Competitive compensation and equity package, comprehensive benefits, and flexibility to support work-life integration. We are an equal opportunity employer. We thrive on diversity and collaboration. #J-18808-Ljbffr Foresite Labs (Stealth Co)