Firmware Test Lead Hardware Systems (NPI)

Overview

Hybrid
$70 - $100
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Consumer Electronics
Consumer Goods
Debugging
Embedded Systems
Firmware Development
NPI

Job Details

Summary:

Are you ready to lead in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment? We re seeking a Test Design Lead with strong firmware experience to join a top consumer electronics company in Cupertino, CA. This is your opportunity to work at the intersection of hardware, firmware, and manufacturing, ensuring robust test readiness for cutting-edge consumer products.

As a Test Lead, you ll collaborate with a team of experienced Technical Program Managers (TPMs), driving system-level test strategies with a particular focus on firmware development, validation, and integration across New Product Introduction (NPI) cycles.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive manufacturing test readiness, with a focus on firmware-driven test systems from SMT through final assembly across all NPI phases

Lead dry runs and test execution planning to validate firmware functionality and system integration before production builds

Troubleshoot firmware and hardware-related issues during build processes, identifying root causes and coordinating timely resolutions

Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to validate firmware updates, ensure test coverage, and track regressions across builds

Define and implement firmware test strategies, aligning with broader test readiness plans and product timelines

Manage risk assessments related to firmware behavior during test processes and production validation

Monitor and report on test progress, firmware maturity, and issue status throughout the build cycle

Ensure manufacturing test coverage meets firmware quality standards and reliability metrics

Propose continuous improvements to firmware testing methodology and validation workflows

Qualifications:

Strong background in firmware development, testing, or technical program management with a firmware focus

Understanding of hardware-software system architecture, with emphasis on firmware and embedded systems

Experience working with firmware validation tools, debugging methods, and integration across manufacturing workflows

Knowledge of NPI processes, especially as they relate to firmware validation during early build stages

Strong problem-solving and communication skills in fast-paced engineering environments

Consumer electronics or hardware device experience preferred

Engineering degree in EE, CE, CS, or related technical field preferred

Location: Cupertino, CA (Hybrid: Onsite Tuesday Thursday)

Duration: 12 36+ months

Pay Rate Range: $70 $100/hr (DOE)

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