Contract Firmware Test Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Fluidra’s looking for a  Contract Firmware Test Engineer to join our team in Carlsbad, CA. This contract is estimated to be 9 months with the possibility of extension.

WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

We are seeking a Firmware Test Engineer to ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of our embedded systems and firmware applications. The ideal candidate will have experience in testing embedded software, debugging firmware issues, and working closely with hardware and software development teams to deliver high-quality products. Additionally, you will :

• Conduct functional, regression, integration, and performance testing on embedded firmware.
• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on software requirements.
• Identify, document, and track bugs using issue-tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla, or similar).
• Work closely with developers to ensure defects are resolved and verify fixes through retesting.
• Supports and contributes to a variety of test phase efforts.
• Conduct cross-platform testing to ensure compatibility.
• Collaborate with firmware developers, hardware engineers, and product managers to diagnose and resolve defects.
• Perform manual and automated testing of embedded systems and IoT devices.
• Conduct hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing.
• Utilize tools such as Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, JTAG Debuggers , and Serial Consoles for troubleshooting
• Validate communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, and Bluetooth / Wi-Fi
• Perform stress testing, reliability testing, and compliance testing for firmware stability.
• Validate UI / UX elements for consistency and adherence to design guidelines.
• Assist in user acceptance testing (UAT) and collaborate with stakeholders for final approval.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts using Python or other scripting languages
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best testing practices.

WHAT WE SEEK

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or another related field.

WHAT WE OFFER

An exciting opportunity to dive in and begin your career with a company that offers a competitive total rewards package that includes :

WHO WE ARE

Fluidra is a publicly listed company focused on developing innovative products, services and IoT solutions for the residential, commercial and wellness pool markets, globally. The company operates in over 45 countries, has over 7,000 employees and owns a portfolio of some of the industry’s most recognized and trusted brands : Polaris®, Jandy®, CMP, S.R. Smith, and Zodiac®. We also sell products under the Cover‐Pools®, iAquaLink®, Grand Effects®, Dell® and Nature2® names. With these combined resources we’re able accelerate innovation in critical areas like energy-efficiency, robotics and the Internet of Things.

Our focus is on creating the perfect pool and wellness experience responsibly. We take our mission to heart, and our employees embody these guiding principles in everything we do :  passion for success, honesty & trust, customer collaboration, teamwork and inclusion, learn and adapt, excellence and innovation.

Don't meet every single requirement listed? At Fluidra, we thrive on building an inclusive workspace, so if you are excited about this role and your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may be just the right candidate for this role or another role in the organization. Fluidra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fluidra recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

Expected hourly rate range is $33.00 – $37.00. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience and location. Your recruiter will provide additional details on our compensation.