Firmware Validation Engineer

Title: Firmware Validation EngineerIndustry: Autonomous Vehicle/TechLocation: Foster City, CADuration: ~6 MonthsResponsibilitiesExecute functional, integration, regression, and exploratory testing for Audio and streaming features on bench and in-vehicle.Author new test cases, expand existing test suites, and keep test documentation current as features evolve.Identify untested or under-tested paths in the existing suites and systematically add coverage; track coverage health for each feature track.Reproduce defects, capture and analyze logs (Wireshark, DLT, ADB, HCI/Bluetooth traces, vehicle logs), and isolate root cause before handing off to firmware owners.Own first-line triage for Audio and Streaming feature fleet issues — reproduce in lab, narrow scope, and drive issues to closure.RequirementsBS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related; 8+ years in a hands-on validation/QA engineering role on firmware or embedded products.Demonstrated experience writing and executing test plans/cases, identifying and closing coverage gaps, and managing defects through the full lifecycle.Hands-on validation experience in at least one connectivity domain — Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular (LTE/5G), GNSS, or vehicle networking.Strong log triage and debugging instincts; comfortable with Wireshark, DLT, ADB, and similar tooling.Python scripting sufficient to automate repetitive checks and parse logs; comfortable on Linux/Ubuntu.SkillsFirmwareValidationQA EngineeringConnectivityBluetoothWi-FiRoot Cause AnalysisDefect ManagementPython ScriptingTest InfrastructureHourly rate is commensurate with experience and is an estimated range provided by WorkGenius.ref_id: acdb770b-4cec-47db-8371-b06b737f7842