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Sr Firmware Test Engineer

Philips Pune, Maharashtra, India

onsitefull-time
Posted Jan 29, 2026

Role & seniority: Sr Firmware Test Engineer (senior embedded test engineer)

Stack/tools: Hardware design verification, embedded firmware testing; test automation (LabVIEW, TI TestStand); RF/BLE testing, test equipment (oscilloscopes, data acquisition, spectrum analyzer, communication analyzer); NI TestStand familiarity; scripting languages (C, C#, or automation scripting)

Top 3 responsibilities

  1. Define test methodology and create tools/test plans for firmware and hardware verification

  2. Generate test cases, perform root-cause analysis, and improve product quality across disciplines

  3. Develop production functional test specs for subassemblies/final assemblies; drive automation and process improvements

Must-have skills

  • B.E. in Electrical Engineering; 10+ years in hardware design verification, embedded firmware test, and production electrical test

  • Test automation with LabVIEW and TI TestStand

  • BLE/Bluetooth LE knowledge, RF testing, and familiarity with RF test equipment

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; detail-oriented

  • Working knowledge of test equipment (scopes, DAQ, spectrum/communication analyzers)

Nice-to-haves

  • C, C#, or scripting language for firmware test automation

  • NI TestStand hands-on experience

  • RF PHY testing (BLE) for SIG compliance and production test; IMU testing

  • Regulatory/safety knowledge (CEC, CE, UL, CEA)

  • Automated test experience

  • Location & work type: Likely office-base

Full Description

Job Title Sr Firmware Test Engineer Job Description

Job title

  • Sr Firmware Test Engineer

As an embedded test engineer, you will focus primarily on ensuring the hardware and software/firmware quality of our embedded systems. Your responsibilities will include, but not limited to

  • Defining test methodology for ensuring the quality of embedded firmware and hardware
  • Creating/defining the necessary tools and test plans for conducting firmware testing and hardware design verification
  • Generating test cases for both hardware design verification and firmware testing
  • Working closely with firmware, hardware and requirements engineers to ensure optimal test coverage
  • Working closely with test technicians executing test cases to ensure they have the corrects tools and understanding of the test cases
  • Developing new processes and tools to speed the testing process (e.g. auto testing)
  • Creating production functional test specifications for both subassemblies and final assembly
  • Performing root cause analysis to enhance the on-going quality of products
  • Actively participating in multidisciplinary project teams through all phases of product development to ensure successful execution of innovative and best-in-class designs

Requirements

B. E. in Electrical Engineering

  • 10+ years test experience (hardware design verification, embedded firmware test and production electrical test)
  • Test Automation with LabVIEW and TI Test Stand.
  • Knowledge of Blue Tooth Low Energy specification, RF tests and test equipment
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Working knowledge of test equipment (e.g. scopes, data acquisition systems, communication analyzer, spectrum analyzer, etc)
  • Desired Skills/Experience
  • C, C-sharp or a scripting language suitable for automating firmware tests
  • NI test stand knowledge and hands on experience.
  • RF Phy testing experience (BLE), both for SIG compliance and production test
  • IMU test experience
  • Regulatory/safety knowledge (CEC, CE, UL, CEA, etc.)
  • Automated test experience

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