Firmware Test Engineer

Company Overview Echo Neurotechnologies is an exciting new startup in the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) space, driving innovation through advanced hardware engineering and AI solutions. Our mission is to deliver cutting-edge technologies that restore autonomy to people living with disabilities and improve their quality of life.   Team Culture Join a small, dedicated team of knowledgeable and motivated professionals. Our early-stage environment offers the opportunity to take ownership of broad decisions with significant and long-lasting impact. We emphasize continuous learning and growth, fostering cross-functional collaboration where your contributions are vital to our success.Position Overview:  As a Firmware Test Engineer, you will be responsible for developing comprehensive test strategies, complex test setups, and automated validation frameworks for Echo’s medical devices. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of embedded systems by creating high-quality test infrastructures and collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the full product development life cycle.  Key Responsibilities:  Understand product requirements, design inputs, and system architectural needs, and translate them into firmware test needs  Design and develop unit tests, integration tests, and system-level tests for a cutting-edge medical device  Architect and execute verification and validation (V&V) processes  Develop automated test scripts in Python for firmware and hardware validation  Collaborate with electrical, hardware, and software engineers to ensure comprehensive test coverage  Create documents describing test architectures and methodologies  Qualifications:  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related field  Deep understanding of medical device development processes, including V&V, design controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance  5+ years of experience in V&V execution, script-driven firmware testing, and automated test development  Experience working across multi-disciplinary teams and time zones, demonstrating critical thinking and technical leadership  Required Skills:  Experience with design and implementation of test plans for verification and validation in compliance with FDA development standards  Strong proficiency in Python  Python-based automated test frameworks for embedded firmware  Experience with HIL (hardware-in-loop) test setups and automation  Experience with CI/CD processes for automation and version releases  Linux-based testing rigs  Proficiency with Git for software version control  Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers  Strong debugging skills across hardware, firmware, and software layers  Preferred Skills: Familiarity with I2C, SPI, UART, and other communication protocols  Ability to understand PCB schematics  Experience with IoT devices  Salary$170,000—$200,000 USDWhat We Offer An opportunity to work on exciting, cutting-edge projects to transform patients’ lives in a highly collaborative work environment. Competitive compensation, including stock options. Comprehensive benefits package. 401(k) program with matching contributions.   Equal Opportunity Employer Echo Neurotechnologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.   Confidentiality All applications will be treated confidentially. Applicants may be asked to sign an NDA after the initial stages of the interview process.