• Jr. Firmware Test Engineer

    Actalent (Fort Lauderdale, FL)


    Job Title: Jr. Firmware Test EngineerJob Description

     

    Work with new technologies that are vital to product development. Successfully collaborate with both software and hardware product teams. Methodically review user stories, acceptance criteria, and product requirements with customer experience in mind to assure interfaces are consistent and meet the functionality. Collaborate with cross-functional Product Development teams to understand the requirements and validate their testability. Work with firmware engineers to better understand the proposed design solutions and offer constructive input. Participate in design, API, firmware, and testing case reviews. Translate high-level product requirements to firmware test scenarios. Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans. Estimate, prioritize, plan, and coordinate testing activities. Develop timely and accurate software testing status reports and metrics to distribute to the engineering team. Conduct performance testing to evaluate system scalability, stability, and response time. Consistently enter and track defects/bugs found in JIRA and perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved. Interface with engineers of various disciplines such as hardware and software to understand the technology and determine the root cause of problems. Enthusiastically research new tools, technologies, and testing processes.

    Responsibilities

    + Review user stories and product requirements with customer experience in mind.

    + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure requirements are testable.

    + Work with firmware engineers to understand design solutions and provide input.

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

    + Translate product requirements into firmware test scenarios.

    + Create detailed and structured test plans.

    + Estimate, prioritize, and coordinate testing activities.

    + Develop and distribute software testing status reports.

    + Conduct performance testing to evaluate system scalability and stability.

    + Enter and track defects in JIRA and perform regression testing.

    + Interface with engineers to understand technology and solve problems.

    + Research new tools, technologies, and testing processes.

    Essential Skills

    + Python or C programming

    + Manual testing

    + Firmware/embedded testing

    + Bachelor's or higher in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a relevant engineering discipline

    + Exposure to automation

    + Exposure to hardware

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with oscilloscopes and power supplies

    + Automation and LabVIEW experience

    + Experience writing firmware test scenarios, test cases, and test plans

    + Experience in managing test environments and creating CI/CD pipelines

    Work Environment

    This is a hybrid role allowing 2 days offsite once up and running. The company has surpassed 150 employees, offering a lab and office environment with flexible hours. Lunch is provided twice a week to everyone, and the company is currently developing an internal stock plan, growth plan, and a 'no limit PTO' policy.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $43.00/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 7, 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.