Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UST is a technology and digital solutions company partnering with clients on transformation and engineering initiatives. The Firmware Validation & Automation Engineer will validate embedded firmware across platforms by developing and executing test plans, conducting functional, regression, and performance testing, analyzing results, and collaborating with firmware, hardware, and quality teams to resolve issues.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test strategies for firmware validation
- Conduct functional testing, regression testing, and performance testing to validate firmware functionality and stability
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including firmware developers, hardware engineers, and quality assurance teams to identify and resolve issues
- Utilize industry-standard tools and methodologies for firmware validation, debugging, and troubleshooting
- Analyze test results and provide timely and accurate reports on firmware quality and performance metrics
- Stay updated on the latest industry trends, standards, and best practices related to firmware validation
- Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions to provide feedback and insights for firmware improvements
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of validation processes, tools, and methodologies
- This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required
Skills
- Strong knowledge of firmware development process, bootloaders, device drivers, and hardware abstraction layers
- Hands-on experience with Python, C, or C++ for test automation and validation scripting
- Proficiency with Object Oriented Programming, SQL, PowerShell Scripting, Bash Scripting, Experience working on Linux environment
- Proficiency with hardware debugging tools (JTAG, ICE, logic analyzers, power analyzers, etc.)
- Experience with version control systems (Git, Perforce, DevOPs) and CI/CD validation workflows
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent teamwork and communication abilities in a cross-functional engineering environment
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in firmware validation, embedded systems, or hardware validation environments
- Experience in hardware validation or embedded test automation
- Familiarity with communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, USB, SMBus, or Ethernet
- Exposure to scripting for firmware flashing or device provisioning
Benefits
- Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year.
- Full-time, regular employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).
- Full-time, regular employees receive 10 paid holidays.
- Full-time, regular employees are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty.
- Full-time, regular employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
- Full-time, regular employees and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Full-time, regular employees receive Company-paid basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits for employees only.
- Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits.
- Regular employees may participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines.
- Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).
- Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
- Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).
- Full-time temporary employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching.
- Full-time temporary employees and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).
- All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.
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