Test Engineer
GovCIO
Senior QA Engineer – Embedded Hardware
Motive
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $74,000 - $112,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
IoTPython
About the role
- Ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of Motive’s embedded products across the product ecosystem
- Design, develop, and execute test plans and cases for embedded hardware/software systems
- Perform both manual and automated testing across firmware, mobile, and web integrations
- Create and maintain automation frameworks for embedded devices
- Conduct integration, regression, and system-level tests across key features (ELD, GPS, AI camera, OBD, CAN, etc.)
- Collaborate with development, product, and hardware teams to understand technical requirements and use cases
- Report, track, and validate defects using tools like JIRA
- Participate in code and test reviews and provide QA insights during product design and sprint planning
- Test firmware interactions with mobile apps, web dashboards, and Motive’s platform
- Debug embedded issues using tools such as serial consoles and CAN analyzers
- Contribute to documentation, process improvements, and knowledge sharing across the QA organization
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in embedded QA, ideally in fleet, automotive, or IoT systems
- Experience in both manual and automated QA for embedded platforms
- Strong knowledge of embedded architectures and real-time systems
- Proficiency in Python and/or C/C++ for test scripting or automation
- Familiarity with communication protocols such as CAN, OBD-II, UART, BLE, and Wi-Fi
- Hands-on experience with hardware testing tools and diagnostics is a plus
- Prior exposure to Agile development, CI/CD workflows, and QA best practices
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong ownership and accountability
- Applicant must be authorized to receive and access commodities and technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations
Benefits
- Health, pharmacy, optical and dental care benefits
- Paid time off
- Sick time off
- Short term and long term disability coverage
- Life insurance
- 401k contribution
- Total compensation may include restricted stock units
- Learn more about our benefits by visiting Motive Perks & Benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
embedded QAmanual testingautomated testingtest planstest casesPythonC/C++embedded architecturesreal-time systemscommunication protocols
Soft skills
written communicationverbal communicationownershipaccountability
Certifications
Bachelor’s in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s in Computer ScienceMaster’s in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s in Computer Science
