Aimed at mid-to-senior level firmware test engineers with experience in medical device validation and cross-functional teamwork, who are comfortable with Python-based automation and embedded systems testing in a San Francisco-based startup environment.
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Original posting from Echo Neurotechnologies via Greenhouse
Company Overview
Echo Neurotechnologies is an exciting new startup in the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) space, driving innovation through advanced hardware engineering and AI solutions. Our mission is to deliver cutting-edge technologies that restore autonomy to people living with disabilities and improve their quality of life.
Team Culture
Join a small, dedicated team of knowledgeable and motivated professionals. Our early-stage environment offers the opportunity to take ownership of broad decisions with significant and long-lasting impact. We emphasize continuous learning and growth, fostering cross-functional collaboration where your contributions are vital to our success.
Position Overview:
As a Firmware Test Engineer, you will be responsible for developing comprehensive test strategies, complex test setups, and automated validation frameworks for Echo’s medical devices. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of embedded systems by creating high-quality test infrastructures and collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the full product development life cycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Understand product requirements, design inputs, and system architectural needs, and translate them into firmware test needs
Design and develop unit tests, integration tests, and system-level tests for a cutting-edge medical device
Architect and execute verification and validation (V&V) processes
Develop automated test scripts in Python for firmware and hardware validation
Collaborate with electrical, hardware, and software engineers to ensure comprehensive test coverage
Create documents describing test architectures and methodologies
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
Deep understanding of medical device development processes, including V&V, design controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance
5+ years of experience in V&V execution, script-driven firmware testing, and automated test development
Experience working across multi-disciplinary teams and time zones, demonstrating critical thinking and technical leadership
Required Skills:
Experience with design and implementation of test plans for verification and validation in compliance with FDA development standards
Strong proficiency in Python
Python-based automated test frameworks for embedded firmware
Experience with HIL (hardware-in-loop) test setups and automation
Experience with CI/CD processes for automation and version releases
Linux-based testing rigs
Proficiency with Git for software version control
Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
Strong debugging skills across hardware, firmware, and software layers
Preferred Skills:
Familiarity with I2C, SPI, UART, and other communication protocols
Ability to understand PCB schematics
Experience with IoT devices
Salary$170,000—$200,000 USDWhat We Offer
An opportunity to work on exciting, cutting-edge projects to transform patients’ lives in a highly collaborative work environment.
Competitive compensation, including stock options.
Comprehensive benefits package.
401(k) program with matching contributions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Echo Neurotechnologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Confidentiality
All applications will be treated confidentially. Applicants may be asked to sign an NDA after the initial stages of the interview process.