Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Firmware Verification and Validation Engineer to join our team. As a Firmware Verification and Validation Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our firmware used in UPS systems. Your primary responsibility will be to design, implement, and execute test strategies and plans to validate firmware functionality, performance, and adherence to specifications. Your expertise will contribute to identifying and resolving firmware-related issues, ensuring the smooth operation of our products throughout their lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the firmware development team to define comprehensive test strategies that cover functional, performance, and reliability aspects of the firmware.
- Design and create detailed test plans, including test cases and test scripts, based on firmware requirements and specifications.
- Execute tests on target hardware platforms, ensuring the proper functioning and compatibility of firmware with the hardware.
- Develop and maintain test automation frameworks and scripts to optimize testing efficiency and enhance test coverage, with a focus on automated system firmware testing.
- Identify, investigate, and report firmware defects using issue tracking systems, such as JIRA, and proficiently manage the end-to-end defect lifecycle.
- Work closely with the development team to prioritize and resolve identified issues, providing timely feedback and updates to stakeholders.
- Analyse and debug firmware issues using appropriate debugging tools, such as oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and software debugging tools.
- Analyse test results and provide meaningful feedback to the firmware development team, suggesting improvements and optimizations for enhanced firmware performance and stability.
- Create and maintain detailed documentation related to test plans, test cases, test procedures, and test reports.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including firmware developers, hardware engineers, quality assurance teams, and product managers, to ensure a comprehensive verification and validation process.
- Continuously research and explore emerging testing methodologies, tools, and technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of firmware verification and validation processes, particularly in the field of automated system firmware testing.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication, Embedded system, Electrical /Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in embedded systems firmware testing and verification.
Required Skills:
- Proven experience in firmware verification and validation in the embedded systems domain.
- Solid understanding of firmware development principles, including knowledge of programming languages such as C/C++ for embedded systems.
- Proficiency in test methodologies, test case design, and test automation frameworks, with specific experience in automated system firmware testing.
- Familiarity with hardware testing tools, such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers.
- Knowledge of software development tools, such as integrated development environments (IDEs) and version control systems.
- Knowledge of integrating data loggers, power analyzers, and other relevant test equipment to automate system testing for power electronics products.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python for test automation and analysis.
- Experience with LabVIEW for hardware-in-the-loop testing and automated test system development.
- Strong JIRA management skills, including the ability to create, manage, and track issues, defects, and project tasks efficiently.
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