What's the salary range?

Echodyne lists $114,330–$170,980 for this role.

How much experience is required?

At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Test Engineer II, Embedded Firmware role.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Linux, Python.

What seniority level is this role?

Echodyne targets mid-level candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Test Engineer II, Embedded Firmware role at Echodyne.

Test Engineer II, Embedded Firmware at Echodyne

Joblaze summary

In the role of Test Engineer II at Echodyne, the individual will design and execute test scenarios for embedded systems and radar firmware, ensuring product quality through various testing methodologies. Key skills include experience with test automation, particularly in Python, and a solid understanding of embedded systems and Linux environments. This position is ideal for someone with over three years of relevant experience, particularly in firmware QA or software testing, who thrives in a collaborative environment focused on quality assurance. Echodyne's innovative radar technology is at the forefront of multiple industries, making this a pivotal role in a cutting-edge company.

Joblaze insights

Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Echodyne's career page.
Echodyne has 45 other open roles including Sr Manufacturing Test Development Engineer, Principal Software Engineer (Fullstack), Sr. RF Test and Debug Engineer.
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Salary band is below the typical range for QA roles (median ~$130,000).
Pays more than 17% of the 3233 salaried Python roles we track (median $160,000). See Python salary trends

Quick facts

What's the salary range?: Echodyne lists $114,330–$170,980 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Test Engineer II, Embedded Firmware role.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Linux, Python.
What seniority level is this role?: Echodyne targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Test Engineer II, Embedded Firmware role at Echodyne.

From the original posting

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 TEST ENGINEER II to focus on embedded firmware.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, execute, and maintain test scenarios for complex embedded systems, radar firmware, and SDKs
Analyze product requirements and architecture to contribute to 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
Promote strong testing practices and a quality-first mindset, participating in peer reviews and knowledge sharing

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

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

$114,330—$170,980 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
Virtual Care – 98Point6
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.