Senior QA Engineer (DH)

Scotts Valley, CA Order: 1711226 Order Type : DirectHire Job Title: Senior QA Engineer Location: Scotts Valley, CA Pay: $110k - $130k + Stock incentive About the job: The Senior QA Engineer is a hands-on role responsible for defining test strategies, developing automation, and executing hardware-in-the-loop validation to ensure the quality and reliability of software-driven control systems. This position leads quality efforts across planning, execution, defect analysis, and continuous improvement. We're looking for someone who: ? Holds a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience) ? Has 3-5 years of experience as a QA Engineer in embedded or hardware-related environments ? Has proven experience developing and executing test plans for hardware-integrated products ? Is proficient in Python for test automation and scripting ? Has hands-on experience working in Linux environments and using command-line tools ? Has experience validating embedded systems such as Raspberry Pi or similar platforms ? Is skilled with test management tools such as TestRail ? Is experienced using Jira for defect tracking and sprint-based quality reviews ? Is familiar with GitHub for test organization and collaboration ? Has hands-on experience using digital multimeters (DMMs) and performing basic electrical measurements ? Has experience assembling or troubleshooting wiring harnesses and test fixtures ? Communicates clearly and effectively across technical and non-technical audiences ? Is detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive in identifying quality risks ? Can work independently while leading quality initiatives with minimal supervision What you'll do: ? Define and execute test strategies for embedded and hardware-integrated systems ? Develop and maintain automated HIL test scripts using Python ? Create, execute, and maintain detailed test plans for hardware-based products ? Collaborate with software teams to support unit and integration testing ? Perform manual, exploratory, and system-level testing using embedded platforms and lab equipment ? Track test coverage, execution, and results using TestRail or similar tools ? Maintain and troubleshoot Linux-based test environments ? Debug software, hardware, and configuration-related test issues ? Build and maintain test benches, wiring harnesses, and basic instrumentation setups ? Track and manage defects using Jira and participate in sprint quality reviews ? Document test procedures, configurations, and results clearly and consistently ? Report defect trends, risks, and improvement recommendations to cross-functional teams ? Partner closely with software, hardware, and systems engineering teams during design reviews and post-test evaluations

Created: 2026-03-10