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QA Engineer (Hardware & Firmware)

Sonicu
Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2025

Description :

You will be responsible for testing and validating our embedded hardware and firmware, investigating product issues, and supporting return material authorizations (RMAs). This includes working hands-on with logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and other tools to debug sensors and hardware components. You’ll join a small, collaborative engineering team that values continuous learning, teamwork, and curiosity. This is an entry-level role, ideal for someone with a solid technical foundation who wants to dig into new challenges, learn quickly, and help ensure our products meet the highest standards.

Company Description :

We are an Internet of Things (IoT) company specializing in remote monitoring applications for the healthcare and life sciences industries. We’re located in Indianapolis, IN and this is a fully on-site role. Please note, we will not sponsor a Visa for this position.

Required Skills :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • Exposure to embedded systems and basic debugging principles (can be through coursework, labs, or internships)
  • Experience with electronics test equipment (DMMs, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes)
  • Basic understanding of hardware schematics and component-level troubleshooting
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a mindset for quality
  • Willingness to learn, collaborate, and adapt to new technologies

Preferred Skills :

  • Familiarity with common communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, RS485, etc.)
  • Basic programming or scripting skills for test automation
  • Experience with PCB development (ex. Fusion 360, KICAD, etc.)
  • Experience with PCB inspection, prototyping, or soldering
  • Knowledge of version control (e.g., GIT)
  • Experience working with embedded firmware and debugging tools (JTAG, SWD, GDB, etc.)
  • Job Duties :

  • Test and validate new firmware builds and hardware revisions
  • Investigate product returns (RMAs), diagnose root causes, and document findings
  • Perform bench-level troubleshooting of sensors and PCBs using appropriate test equipment
  • Develop and maintain test plans, procedures, and checklists
  • Collaborate with software and hardware engineers to ensure product reliability and performance
  • Support product changes by collecting and analyzing relevant information, updating Bill of Materials and schematics as needed while preparing analysis for design review meetings
  • Provide clear, concise reports on testing outcomes and product quality metrics
  • We’re looking for someone curious, thorough, and eager to support our engineering team in delivering robust, reliable devices to our healthcare customers. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

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