Global Manufacturing firm is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Lead who will support Embedded Systems and Firmware. As a hands-on leader, youll mentor QA engineers, define test methodologies, and ensure rigorous validation of their connected hardware solutions. Youll work closely with their Lead DevOps Engineer, who oversees automation and CI/CD infrastructure, to align tooling and workflows that support robust, scalable testing.
What will you be doing- Provide technical mentorship and leadership to QA engineers testing embedded firmware and integrated hardware/software products
- Design and manage test strategies, including automated and hardware-in-the-loop (Hardware in Loop) approaches
- Work with Firmware Architects and Developers to determine test strategies for features
- Collaborate with the Lead DevOps Engineer to define automation needs, improve pipelines, and evolve test infrastructure
- Oversee test execution, prioritization, and defect triage across multiple product lines and release cycles
- Integrate best practices in test planning, traceability, and release validation
- Evaluate and pilot AI-powered testing tools for automation efficiency and intelligent test coverage
- Communicate test outcomes, quality risks, and readiness metrics to engineering and product stakeholders
Experience- 6+ years of QA experience in embedded systems, with 2+ years in a technical lead or mentorship capacity
- Solid foundation in QA methodologies, firmware/software test strategies, and test management practices
- Proficiency in Python for test scripting; familiarity with C-based firmware is a plus
- Strong Git-based version control knowledge and experience with test automation in CI/CD environments
- Ability to read and understand schematics of the device under test as well as control boards
- Must work on-site and collaborate cross-functionally in Agile/Scrum settings
- Effective communicator with a drive for process improvement and coaching
Preferred Skills- Experience testing mobile applications, APIs, or Playwright-based web interfaces
- Familiarity with AI-assisted QA workflows or test case generation
- Exposure to IoT, connected hardware, or smartphone-integrated product
Tools & Environment- Languages & Frameworks: Python, C, Gherkin, Robot Framework, PyTest
- Version Control & CI/CD: Git, GitLab
- Test Management: Zephyr, TestRail
- Hardware Testing: On-desk test fixtures, automated runners with Hardware in Loop (HiL), and diagnostic tools