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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