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Firmware Automation Engineer

Department: Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Team: Quality Assurance (QA)

Reports To: QA Manager

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Firmware Automation Engineer to support quality assurance activities for IoT-enabled and connected products. The role involves firmware validation, automation testing, communication protocol verification, and end-to-end product quality assurance. The candidate should have hands-on experience in embedded firmware testing, Python-based automation, hardware-software integration, and communication protocol validation. The engineer will work closely with Firmware, Hardware, DevOps, and Product Engineering teams to ensure reliable and high-quality product releases.

Job Responsibilities

- Develop,



execute, and maintain automated test scripts for firmware and embedded products.
- Perform firmware, system, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.
- Validate communication protocols such as MQTT, Modbus, UART, SPI, I2C, BLE, and TCP/IP.
- Execute firmware testing across Linux, RTOS, and Non-RTOS platforms.
- Support CI/CD integration and automated test execution.
- Participate in hardware-software integration testing and IoT product validation.
- Analyze test results, debug failures, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues.
- Utilize debugging tools such as Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, Wireshark, and Protocol Analyzers.
- Contribute to automation framework enhancements and test coverage improvements.

Technical Skills

Experience

- 2-5 years of experience in Embedded Firmware Testing, Validation, and Automation.
- Hands-on experience with Python scripting and test automation.
- Experience developing and maintaining automated test scripts and frameworks.
- Exposure to firmware, integration, system, and regression testing.
- Experience working with embedded hardware validation environments.
- Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.

Programming

- Strong Python programming skills (Mandatory).
- Working knowledge of C/C++ preferred.

Embedded Systems

- Embedded firmware testing and validation.
- Linux, RTOS, and Non-RTOS platforms.
- Hardware-software integration testing.
- Basic knowledge of microcontrollers and embedded systems.

Protocols & Connectivity

- MQTT,



Modbus
- UART, RS232, RS485
- SPI, I2C
- BLE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
- TCP/IP, Ethernet
- REST API testing

Automation & DevOps

- PyTest
- Python-based Automation Frameworks
- Azure DevOps
- Git/GitHub
- CI/CD concepts
- Jira and Confluence

Hardware Debugging Tools

- Oscilloscope
- Logic Analyzer
- Wireshark
- Multimeter
- Protocol Analyzers

Soft Skills

- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Learning mindset and willingness to adopt new technologies.
- Good documentation and reporting skills.

Education & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 2-5 years of experience in embedded firmware testing and automation.
- ISTQB Certification preferred.

Work Location & Travel

- 5 days/week work from office (mandatory).
- 5-10% travel based on project and business requirements.

Preferred Domain Experience

- IoT Devices & Connected Products
- Smart Home Products
- Consumer Electronics & Appliances
- Building Automation Systems
- Industrial Automation
- Embedded Product Validation

Mandatory Skills

✅ 2-5 years Embedded Firmware Testing & Automation ✅ Python Programming

✅ PyTest Automation

✅ MQTT/Modbus/UART/SPI/I2C Testing

✅ Linux/RTOS Validation

✅ Azure DevOps & Git

✅ Hardware Debugging Tools

✅ 5 Days Work from Office

Desirable Skills

✅ Robot Framework ✅ HIL Testing

✅ Zigbee & Advanced IoT Protocols

✅ CI/CD Pipeline Integration

✅ IoT & Connected Product Experience

✅ ISTQB Certification

✅ Smart Home / Consumer Electronics Domain Experience

Mandatory Skills

Quality Engineer, Firmware Testing, Python, Automation Testing,

Location

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Experience

2 to 5 years

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