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KORE1 • Gray, Maine, United States
Role & seniority: Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer (Embedded, V&V & HIL)
Stack/tools: Embedded systems testing (firmware, HW/SW integration, HIL); C/C++; scripting for tests; test automation; SDLC/regulated environments; CI/CD; version control; defect tracking; JIRA; XRAY; test frameworks; experience with simulation tools and hardware/software co-simulation.
Lead design, development, and execution of software verification and validation plans and protocols for embedded products; develop metrics and test automation infrastructure.
Create and execute manual and automated tests; write formal test protocols, regression tests, and automation guidance; document and track defects.
Collaborate with engineering to verify requirements, ensure adequate test coverage under tight schedules, maintain test environments, and support SDLC activities (reviews, verification, automation).
3+ years SQA experience in embedded systems; hands-on testing of embedded firmware and HW/SW integration; HIL experience.
Strong programming/scripting for test creation, tool integration, reporting; ability to read C/C++ and review designs for verifiability.
Experience with formal protocols, regression testing, full SDLC verification, and balancing test coverage with compressed timelines.
Proficiency with defect tracking, version control, and building/CI pipelines; JIRA (XRAY preferred).
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This role is onsite in Gray, Maine. Candidates who are motivated to relocate are welcome to apply - assistance is available.
KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a Sr. Embedded QA Engineer - V&V & HIL
As a Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and execution of software verification and validation (V&V) plans and protocols for embedded system products. You will develop verification methodologies, quality metrics, and test automation infrastructure, ensuring system requirements are fully tested even when development timelines are tight. You will collaborate closely with developers to write formal test protocols, execute regression testing, and implement automation wherever possible.
Responsibilities You will collaborate with engineering management and the software engineering team to develop, document, and execute software verification and validation plans and protocols for embedded systems. You will develop, execute, and maintain both manual and automated software tests. You will identify, document, communicate, and track resolution of software defects throughout the development life cycle. You will contribute to development of internal software standards, processes, and test automation. You will contribute to development, configuration, and maintenance of test-target environments. You will participate in software reviews at all stages of the development life cycle, assessing for verifiability. Collaborate closely with development teams to verify requirements and ensure that system test coverage is adequate, even when development estimates compress testing time. Write formal test protocols, including step scripts, regression testing instructions, and integration guidance for automation tools. Support automation of regression tests wherever possible to improve testing efficiency and repeatability. Implement testing approaches to verify all requirements, including system-level and integration testing, in alignment with full SDLC. Test embedded systems hands-on, including firmware, hardware/software integration, system-level testing, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing. Write and execute formal test protocols and scripts to meet system verification requirements.
Compensation depends on experience but is typically $90-130K. However, we are willing to send qualified candidates over-budget.
ABOUT KORE1 Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.
Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.