Principal Embedded Software Test Engineer

Job Description

Leads embedded software testing strategy and execution for complex, regulated products, ensuring quality across multiple full development lifecycles.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Lead testing efforts for embedded systems across multiple product lifecycles
• Design and implement scalable test automation frameworks (Python-based)
• Oversee manual and automated testing for software and hardware systems
• Guide testing strategy for device communication protocols and board-level validation
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership
• Collaborate cross-functionally within Agile teams
• Drive CI/CD integration and continuous testing improvements
• Support both sustaining and new product development initiatives

Requirements:

Must-Haves:

• 8 years of embedded software testing experience
• Experience in regulated environments (medical device preferred)
• 2–3 full embedded software development lifecycles (concept to release)
• Strong programming expertise (Python required, C preferred)
• Deep understanding of IEC 62304 and SDLC
• Experience with both manual and automated testing
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines
• Experience testing embedded devices, hardware, and protocols
• Proven leadership or mentorship experience

Nice-to-Haves:

• Medical device (Class II/III) experience
• Experience with Jira, Jenkins, Jama
• Cybersecurity exposure
• Experience with robotics or complex hardware systems