[Hiring] Firmware Test Engineer @Ciklum

Role Description

Ciklum is looking for a Firmware Test Engineer to join our team full-time in Ukraine. As a Firmware Test Engineer, you will become part of a cross-functional development team working with innovative technologies and contributing to the creation of a world-changing product. You will join a US-based startup focused on developing advanced brain-computer interface (BCI) technology to help people with severe disabilities.

• 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.
• 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

• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Experience with Python-based automated test frameworks for embedded firmware.
• Experience with HIL (hardware-in-the-loop) test setups and automation.
• Experience with CI/CD processes for automation and version releases.
• Experience with 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.
• Deep understanding of medical device development processes, including V&V, design controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with the design and implementation of test plans for verification and validation in compliance with FDA development standards.

Requirements

• Familiarity with I2C, SPI, UART, and other communication protocols.
• Ability to understand PCB schematics.
• Experience with IoT devices.

Benefits

• Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment.
• Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise.
• Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications.
• Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies.
• Flexibility: Enjoy radical flexibility – work remotely or from an office, your choice.
• Care: We’ve got you covered with company-paid medical insurance, mental health support, and financial & legal consultations.