Embedded Systems Test/QA Senior Lead

Detailed Description: We are seeking an accomplished Embedded Systems - Test/QA Senior Lead to spearhead the testing and quality assurance efforts for our embedded systems projects. The Senior Lead will be responsible for defining test strategies, leading a team of test engineers, managing testing activities, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality embedded software and hardware solutions. With extensive experience in embedded systems testing and quality assurance, the Senior Lead will drive the establishment of testing processes, standards, and best practices, while fostering innovation and continuous improvement within the team. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be essential to ensure alignment with project goals and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Test Strategy and Planning:
   • Define comprehensive test strategies, methodologies, and approaches for embedded systems testing, considering project scope, objectives, and constraints.
   • Establish test plans, objectives, and criteria for test coverage, including functional, non-functional, and regression testing.
2. Team Leadership and Management:
   • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of embedded systems test engineers, providing technical guidance, coaching, and support to drive excellence in testing practices.
   • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within the test team, promoting professional growth and development.
3. Test Execution and Oversight:
   • Oversee the execution of testing activities, including test case development, test automation, execution, and result analysis, ensuring adherence to established test plans and procedures.
   • Monitor test progress, analyze test results, and provide regular updates and insights to stakeholders through detailed reports and metrics.
4. Quality Assurance and Compliance:
   • Ensure adherence to quality standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements for embedded systems testing, such as ISO 26262, IEC 61508, or DO-178C.
   • Conduct quality assurance reviews, audits, and inspections to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
5. Continuous Improvement and Innovation:
   • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing processes, tools, and methodologies, leveraging emerging technologies and best practices in the field.
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for innovation, optimization, and automation in embedded systems testing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in embedded systems testing, software quality assurance, or related roles.
• Proven leadership and management skills, with extensive experience leading teams of test engineers in complex projects.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture, software/hardware interfaces, and communication protocols.
• Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks, such as Python, Selenium, Robot Framework, or similar.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, simulation tools, and virtual environments for embedded systems testing.
• Knowledge of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and tools, such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Travis CI.
• Certification in software testing (ISTQB), test automation (CTFL-AT), or project management (PMP) is a plus.