Firmware Test Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Premier Engineering
£375 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
Bristol
Summary: A global leader in sensor technology is seeking a Firmware Test Engineer to join their Bristol team for a 6-month contract. The role involves validating firmware performance in hardware-centric environments and requires strong electronics and embedded systems experience. Key responsibilities include creating and executing test plans, automating test processes, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure product reliability. The position is outside IR35 and offers a hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Validate firmware performance within hardware-centric environments.
- Create and execute structured test plans.
- Automate test processes using scripting languages (Python/C).
- Carry out integration, regression, and system-level testing on physical devices.
- Collaborate with electronics, embedded firmware, and systems engineers to identify design issues.
Key Skills:
- Firmware testing.
- Hands-on experience testing embedded systems in live hardware setups.
- Strong understanding of electronic systems and UI-driven embedded products.
- Scripting (Python / Bash), Jira, Zephyr, and debugging capabilities.
Salary (Rate): £375/day
City: Bristol
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Job: Firmware Test Engineer
IR35: Outside
Location: Bristol (3 days on site/ 2 days remote)
Industry: Sensors
Length: 6 months+
Job Title: Firmware Test Engineer
A global leader in sensors technology is looking for a Firmware Test Engineer with strong electronics and embedded systems experience to join their Bristol team on a 6-month contract. This role focuses on validating firmware performance within hardware-centric environments, ensuring reliability and functionality of complex electronic products.
You’ll create and execute structured test plans, automate test processes using scripting languages (Python/C), and carry out integration, regression, and system-level testing on physical devices. Collaboration with electronics, embedded firmware, and systems engineers will be key to identifying design issues early and ensuring robust product delivery.
Essential skills:
- Firmware testing
- Hands-on experience testing embedded systems in live hardware setups
- Strong understanding of electronic systems and UI-driven embedded products
- Scripting (Python / Bash), Jira, Zephyr, and debugging capabilities
If this looks like a Firmware Test Engineer role you would be suited for please apply now. Please note the successful Test Engineer must have the right to work in the UK.