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Senior Test Engineer, Embedded Firmware

Echodyne

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Kirkland, WA · $137k–$205k a year · Posted July 23, 2026

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About the job

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

Echodyne is seeking a SENIOR TEST ENGINEER to focus on Embedded Firmware.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, execute, and maintain feature-level and end-to-end software test scenarios for complex embedded systems, radar firmware, and SDKs

Analyze product requirements and architecture to define test strategies, coverage, and acceptance criteria for radar functionality and supported commands

Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test reports; manage defects through resolution

Perform manual, exploratory, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing to identify product risks, edge cases, and failure modes

Build and maintain automated tests where they provide clear value, contributing to existing frameworks

Collaborate with firmware, product, and software teams to improve testability and overall quality

Support test environments, automation infrastructure, and test execution across projects and releases

Mentor junior engineers and promote strong testing practices and a quality-first mindset

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

5+ years of experience in software testing, firmware QA, or embedded systems test engineering roles

Strong experience validating feature-level behavior, supported device commands, and SDK interactions

Solid understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and test design techniques for embedded systems

Experience with test automation, including writing and maintaining automated tests (Python preferred)

Experience working in environments with hardware and software dependencies, including flashing firmware and interacting directly with physical devices

Practical knowledge of Linux environments, Git workflows, and CI/CD concepts as applied to embedded systems

Understanding of software/firmware development practices, hardware debugging, defect investigation, and root cause analysis

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations.  Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.

WHAT WE OFFER

This is an exempt role. The expected annual salary range for this role is $137,196 — $205,382 USD

If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you!

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

RSU (Restricted Stock Units)

Generous Benefits:

Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you

Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA

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Employee Assistance Program

Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)

Travel Assistance Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability

Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)

401(k) match

Pet Insurance

Prepaid Legal Program

Commuter Benefits

Paid Company Holidays

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.