Sr. Firmware QA Engineer

At Tactacam, we are a rapidly growing and market-leading outdoor products and technology company. With over 600,000+ active customers worldwide and an expanding product line, we offer exciting opportunities for career growth and personal development. Join us at Tactacam, where innovation, adventure, and limitless possibilities await! 

Job Overview: 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Firmware Quality Assurance Engineer to join our innovative and collaborative engineering team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our embedded systems and firmware solutions. If you are passionate about firmware quality, automation, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies, we invite you to become part of our growing organization. 

Responsibilities: 

Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for firmware and embedded system products. 

Read, understand, and modify firmware code written in C and C++ for testing and validation purposes. 

Write, maintain, and automate test scripts using Python and automation frameworks/tools such as Jenkins or Selenium. 

Leverage AI tools and machine learning techniques to enhance test automation capabilities and efficiency. 

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including firmware engineers, hardware developers, and product managers, to identify, document, and resolve firmware defects.  Document test cases, results, and quality assurance processes clearly and accurately to facilitate continuous improvement. 

Requirements: 

Bachelor's or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline. 

Minimum of 8 years of experience in firmware quality assurance, embedded software testing, or a closely related field. 

Strong proficiency in firmware code analysis, debugging, and validation using tools such as JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or equivalent equipment. 

Solid experience with embedded systems, microcontrollers, and real-time operating systems (RTOS). 

Demonstrated expertise in scripting and automation, particularly with Python. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical concepts

Preferred Requirements: 

Experience testing IoT devices and familiarity with wireless communication protocols such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and LTE. 

Proven knowledge of hardware-software integration and testing methodologies.

Experience with camera development and testing. 

Familiarity with version control systems such as Git and issue tracking tools like Jira.  Knowledge and experience with regulatory and compliance standards. 

Comprehensive Benefits Package: 

Our benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to ensure your well-being. Plan for the future with our 401k plan, and take time off to recharge with PTO. We've got you covered with Disability Insurance and Life Insurance too! 

Location Limitations: 

Please note at this time, we are not accepting applications from candidates based in Alaska (AK), California (CA), Connecticut (CT), Delaware (DE), Hawaii (HI), Louisiana (LA), Massachusetts (MA), New Mexico (NM), New York (NY), Oregon (OR), Washington (WA), Washington, D.C. (DC), Ill