Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers. They are seeking a highly skilled Firmware Validation Engineer to validate embedded firmware functionality across various platforms, ensuring reliability and compliance with design specifications.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test strategies for firmware validation
- Conduct functional testing, regression testing, and performance testing to validate firmware functionality and stability
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including firmware developers, hardware engineers, and quality assurance teams to identify and resolve issues
- Utilize industry-standard tools and methodologies for firmware validation, debugging, and troubleshooting
- Analyze test results and provide timely and accurate reports on firmware quality and performance metrics
- Stay updated on the latest industry trends, standards, and best practices related to firmware validation
- Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions to provide feedback and insights for firmware improvements
Skills
- Strong knowledge of firmware development process, bootloaders, device drivers, and hardware abstraction layers
- Hands-on experience with Python, C, or C++ for test automation and validation scripting
- Proficiency with Object Oriented Programming, SQL, PowerShell Scripting, Bash Scripting, Experience working on Linux environment
- Proficiency with hardware debugging tools (JTAG, ICE, logic analyzers, power analyzers, etc.)
- Experience with version control systems (Git, Perforce, DevOPs) and CI/CD validation workflows
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent teamwork and communication abilities in a cross-functional engineering environment
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in firmware validation, embedded systems, or hardware validation environments
- Experience in hardware validation or embedded test automation
- Familiarity with communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, USB, SMBus, or Ethernet
- Exposure to scripting for firmware flashing or device provisioning
Benefits
- Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year
- Receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year)
- 10 paid holidays
- Are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty
- Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
- Their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits
- Participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines
- Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico
- Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year)
- Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
- Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year)
- Full-time temporary employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
- Full-time temporary employees and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year)
- All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws
Company Overview
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://617mediagroup.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
UST has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 114 in 2026, 870 in 2025, 800 in 2024, 647 in 2023, 634 in 2022, 612 in 2021, 984 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.