Firmware Validation & Testing Engineer – IoT Frontend Chip (m/f/d)

We are seeking an experienced engineer to lead validation and testing activities for hardware solutions including on- and off-chip firmware on IoT Sub-GHz communication frontend chips. This role combines hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities, guiding a small team of junior engineers to ensure high-quality deliverables. The engineer will drive test specifications, design and execute validation plans, and extend existing test frameworks for functional, stress, and performance testing, striving for automation.

Must Have

• Drive specifications for test setups and test cases from system level requirements.
• Design and execute validation plans for IoT frontend chip firmware.
• Apply and extend existing test frameworks and scripts for functional, stress and performance testing.
• Strive for fully automated and reproducible test setups and test execution flows.
• Lead and mentor a team of 3–5 junior engineers.
• Provide guidance on best practices for firmware testing and debugging.
• Work package break down and effort estimations.
• Work closely with hardware, software, and system teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams in English.
• Implement Test Setups and Lab Setups including IoT RF communication.
• Create test specifications and lead the test implementation using Python and C.
• Analyze test results and troubleshoot issues at firmware and system level.
• Strong experience in firmware validation and testing for embedded systems.
• Proficiency in Python and C programming.
• Strong experience in working under lab conditions and handling RF equipment for interoperability testing.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• Solid understanding of Sub-GHz IoT communication protocols and frontend chip architecture.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a small engineering team.
• Hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills.

Good to Have

• Know-how with software defined radio (SDR)

Perks & Benefits

• Online and offline learning opportunities for career development.
• Commitment to sustainability.
• Inclusive work environment with programs for diversity, inclusion and equality.

We are seeking an experienced engineer to lead validation and testing activities for hardware solutions including on- and off-chip firmware on IoT Sub-GHz communication frontend chips. This role combines hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities, guiding a small team of junior engineers to ensure high-quality deliverables. Please be aware, that this employment will be through an external service provider.

Key Responsibilities:

Firmware Validation & Testing:

• Drive specifications for test setups and test cases from system level requirements.
• Design and execute validation plans for IoT frontend chip firmware.
• Apply and – where required - extend existing test frameworks and scripts for functional, stress and performance testing.
• Strive for fully automated and reproducible test setups and test execution flows.

Technical Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a team of 3–5 junior engineers.
• Provide guidance on best practices for firmware testing and debugging.
• Work package break down and effort estimations

Collaboration:

• Work closely with hardware, software, and system teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams in English.

Hands-On Development:

• Implement Test Setups and Lab Setups including IoT RF communication.
• Create test specifications and lead the test implementation using Python and C.
• Analyze test results and troubleshoot issues at firmware and system level.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong experience in firmware validation and testing for embedded systems.
• Proficiency in Python and C programming.
• Strong experience in working under lab conditions and handling RF equipment for interoperability testing
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• Solid understanding of Sub-GHz IoT communication protocols and frontend chip architecture.
• Know-how with software defined radio (SDR) would be a benefit
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a small engineering team.
• Hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills.

This is an employment through an external service provider.

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