Firmware & Electronic Test Engineer

Firmware & Electronic Test Engineer focuses on develop and implement test plans for embedded firmware and electronic hardware.

What the role involves

• Develop and implement test plans for embedded firmware and electronic hardware.
• Design automated and manual test systems for IoT devices.
• Perform functional, regression, and system-level testing.
• Debug and diagnose faults across firmware and hardware interfaces.
• Collaborate with design engineers to improve testability and product quality.
• Document test procedures, results, and validation reports.

Skills and requirements

• Familiarity with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, etc.).
• Experience with test automation frameworks or scripting (Python or similar).
• Experience with wireless connected devices.
• Understanding of hardware design principles.

Candidate fit

• technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving

Additional role context

• KO2’s client is a small but rapidly growing technology business based in Edinburgh, specialising in the design and development of innovative electronic devices for the IoT industry.
• Work closely with firmware, hardware, and product teams to develop and execute robust test strategies across the full product lifecycle.

Known job details

• Pay: £45,000