Embedded QA Engineer

Overview

On Site
$60 - $70
Full Time

Skills

Embedded Systems
Routers
Routing
RKDB
TCP/IP
Network Protocols
Firmware

Job Details

Embedded Engineer (QA)

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Experience: 5 10 Years
Employment Type: Contract

The hiring manager s key focus is on Embedded QA candidates who bring RKDB expertise or deep cable and networking domain experience, including routers, switches, and video platforms, with RKDB knowledge highly preferred.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Embedded QA Engineer with strong expertise in embedded systems testing and a solid background in cable and networking domains. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience testing embedded devices such as routers, switches, and video platforms, along with strong troubleshooting and validation skills.

Candidates with prior experience at Comcast or similar cable and networking organizations are highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test strategies for embedded systems
  • Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing on embedded devices
  • Work with RKDB for data validation, issue analysis, and troubleshooting (preferred)
  • Validate embedded features related to cable, networking, and video technologies
  • Debug issues across hardware, firmware, and software layers
  • Analyze logs, core dumps, packet captures, and system traces
  • Collaborate closely with embedded developers, system architects, and product teams
  • Ensure quality, performance, reliability, and stability of embedded products
  • Document test results, defects, and technical findings clearly.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 5 10 years of experience in Embedded QA / Embedded Systems Testing
  • Strong understanding of embedded Linux environments
  • Solid knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, routing, switching)
  • Experience with cable and networking devices, including:
    • Routers
    • Switches
    • Video / streaming platforms
  • Familiarity with RKDB (preferred)
  • Experience testing network protocols and device interfaces
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and documentation abilities

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience with Comcast or similar cable/networking service providers
  • Knowledge of DOCSIS, broadband, or video delivery platforms
  • Exposure to test automation in embedded environments
  • Experience with hardware bring-up and firmware validation
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