Firmware QA Engineer

We are seeking a

Firmware QA Engineer

with strong hands-on experience in

test frameworks, embedded systems

, and quality assurance processes. This role is critical in validating firmware used in

field instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and control devices

specific to the Oil & Gas industry.

• Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute

automated and manual test cases

for embedded firmware used in Oil & Gas equipment.

• Develop and maintain

test frameworks

for regression, functional, integration, and system-level testing.

• Perform hands-on testing of devices, including

sensor calibration validation, real-time data acquisition

, and communication protocols (Modbus, CAN, HART, RS485, etc.).

• Analyze test results, log defects, and collaborate with development teams for root cause analysis and resolution.
• Ensure firmware meets safety, reliability, and compliance standards (API, ISO, IEC, etc.).
• Assist in development and execution of

hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)

testing strategies.

• Work with cross-functional teams to define

test strategies

, traceability matrices, and quality metrics.

• Support field deployment teams in testing and troubleshooting firmware-related issues under real-world conditions.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Good hands-on experience in firmware QA/testing, preferably in a

regulated or industrial environment

.

• Strong hands-on experience with

test frameworks

like

Google Test

,

Robot Framework

,

Unity (for C)

, or

PyTest

.

• Proficiency in

scripting languages

(Python, Shell, etc.) for test automation.

• Experience testing

embedded systems

, RTOS, device drivers, and communication interfaces.

• Familiarity with

oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG debuggers

, and other lab equipment.

• Working knowledge of

SCADA

,

PLC

, or

industrial communication protocols

is a plus.

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with

firmware QA in the Oil & Gas

, energy, or heavy industrial sector.

• Exposure to

safety-critical systems

or compliance with industry-specific QA standards (e.g.,

IEC 61508

,

API standards

,

ATEX

,

SIL

).

• Experience with

DevOps pipelines

and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI).

• Knowledge of

hardware bring-up testing

and

field deployment validation

.

• Experience with firmware QA in the Oil & Gas, energy, or heavy industrial sector.
• Exposure to safety-critical systems or compliance with industry-specific QA standards (e.g., IEC 61508, API standards, ATEX, SIL).
• Experience with DevOps pipelines and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Knowledge of hardware bring-up testing and field deployment validation.