Senior Test Engineer

Purpose

Position Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain hardware and firmware for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test jigs.
• Apply industry-standard testing protocols for low-power embedded systems.
• Execute comprehensive test plans for firmware deployments, including system, regression, and low-power evaluations.
• Use lab equipment—oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and function generators—for signal-level diagnosis and debugging.
• Partner with hardware, firmware, and cloud teams to root-cause issues and confirm fixes.
• Develop and maintain automated test workflows triggered by Continuous Integration (CI).
• Maintain traceability between requirements and tests.
• Produce detailed test reports, results, and procedures in compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485.
• Drive ongoing improvements in test coverage, product quality, and process effectiveness.
• Give clear, constructive feedback to advance the maturity of the testing process.

Requirements

• 6 years of professional test engineering experience in embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience validating low-power embedded systems using industry-standard methodologies.
• Experience with firmware verification, communication protocols, and diagnostic and measurement hardware.
• Test automation in Python or a similar scripting language.
• Skilled with lab equipment for hardware-level diagnostics.
• Familiarity with AWS IoT and AWS CloudWatch.
• Competency designing 2–4 layer PCBs in Altium or equivalent.
• End-to-end ownership of test plans: development, execution, and formal reporting.
• Proficient with Git; able to build firmware directly from source.
• Working knowledge of HIL environments, CI/CD, and regression testing.
• Solid foundation in basic Electrical Engineering principles.
• Hands-on skills including soldering and assembly of electro-mechanical test fixtures.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with AWS Lambda, RF testing, or environmental stress testing.
• Experience operating 3D printers and light-duty CNC machinery for prototype development, including fabrication of components from wood, plastic, and aluminum.
• Familiarity with quality management systems (ISO 9001 / ISO 13485).
• Understanding of Agile workflows and CI/CD pipelines for firmware.
• Ability to analyze complex system interactions across hardware, firmware, and wireless layers.

Benefits

• Participation in company wide discretionary bonus.
• Fifteen days of PTO plus twelve company holidays.
• Three days of paid Sick Leave and one floating holiday.
• Monthly device(s) reimbursement.
• Up to $2500/year reimbursement for eligible education expenses.
• Healthcare plans (medical, dental, vision).
• 401(k) Plan with 4% employer contribution.
• Employee Referral Bonus and Charitable Program Match.

Compensation

• Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year.

Work Location

• Annapolis, MD 21401 (Required).
• Ability to commute to Annapolis, MD 21401 (Required).
• Work Location: Hybrid remote in Annapolis, MD 21401.