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Firmware Test Engineer

About the Role

We’re seeking a skilled Firmware Test Engineer to join our Fort Lauderdale team and work on cutting-edge embedded technologies that power our next-generation products. You’ll collaborate with software and hardware teams to validate firmware functionality, ensure robust system performance, and help deliver high-quality solutions to market.

This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in cross-disciplinary environments and enjoy solving complex problems in embedded systems.

Key Responsibilities

+ Partner with product development teams to understand and validate firmware requirements.

+ Review design proposals and provide feedback to firmware engineers.

+ Participate in design, API, and test case reviews.

+ Translate product requirements into detailed firmware test scenarios and plans.

+ Plan, prioritize, and coordinate testing activities across multiple projects.

+ Develop and maintain testing metrics and status reports.

+ Conduct performance testing to evaluate system scalability and responsiveness.

+ Log and track defects in JIRA, and perform regression testing on resolved issues.

+ Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to troubleshoot and resolve issues.

+ Explore new tools and testing methodologies to enhance quality assurance.

Required Skills

+ Proficiency in Python or C for test scripting and automation.

+ Experience in firmware and embedded systems testing.

+ Strong manual testing skills with exposure to automation and hardware integration.

+ Familiarity with tools like oscilloscopes, power supplies, and LabVIEW.

+ Ability to write clear and comprehensive test cases and plans.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

+ 5+ years of experience in software testing, preferably in embedded environments.

+ Experience with CI/CD pipelines and test automation frameworks.

+ Knowledge of performance testing and system-level validation.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $57.69/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Fort Lauderdale,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.