Firmware Validation Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
A Kforce technology client is currently looking for a Firmware Validation Engineer for a long-term contract that is fully onsite. Must work with PST hours. This position requires working onsite five (5) days per week.

Summary:
Our client is seeking a hands-on Firmware Validation Engineer to join a team focused on connectivity, audio, and streaming technologies within embedded systems. This role is centered on manual testing, defect triage, root cause analysis, and expanding validation coverage for highly visible customer-facing features. The ideal candidate will take ownership of day-to-day test execution, defect quality, and field issue triage while partnering closely with firmware and product teams.

Responsibilities:
* Execute manual functional, integration, regression, and exploratory testing on embedded firmware features
* Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and validation documentation
* Identify testing gaps and expand coverage across connectivity, audio, and streaming functionality
* Reproduce defects, analyze logs, and perform root cause investigations using debugging and diagnostic tools
* Triage field-reported issues and collaborate with engineering teams to drive resolution
* Manage defects throughout the full lifecycle, including documentation, severity assessment, verification, and regression testing
* Maintain test benches, in-vehicle test environments, and diagnostic equipment
* Partner with firmware engineers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and release readiness

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
* 8+ years of experience in firmware validation, embedded systems testing, or QA engineering
* Proven experience creating and executing test plans, identifying coverage gaps, and managing defects through resolution
* Hands-on experience validating connectivity technologies such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LTE/5G, GNSS, or vehicle networking
* Strong debugging and log analysis skills utilizing tools such as Wireshark, ADB, DLT, Bluetooth/HCI traces, or similar technologies
* Experience reproducing and troubleshooting issues from production or field environments
* Python scripting experience for automation, log analysis, and repetitive validation tasks
* Proficiency working in Linux/Ubuntu environments
* Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Agile software development methodologies
* Strong communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional engineering environment

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with audio, streaming, media casting, infotainment, or in-cabin entertainment systems
* Bluetooth stack validation experience, including pairing, A2DP, HFP, AVRCP, and interoperability testing
* Background supporting wireless connectivity technologies
* Experience within, robotics, automotive, or fleet-based environments

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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