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ALTEN Technology USA

Firmware Validation Engineer

Foster City, California, United States$130k–$155kfull-timemidAdded yesterday

About this role

ALTEN Technology USA seeks a hands-on Firmware Validation Engineer in Foster City to lead manual testing and defect triage for automotive audio and connectivity features. You'll own day-to-day test execution, root-cause analysis using logs and diagnostic tools, and field issue resolution across in-cabin connected systems.

What you'll do

  • Execute manual functional, integration, regression, and exploratory testing for audio and streaming features on bench and in-vehicle setups
  • Author new test cases and expand existing test suites to close coverage gaps while maintaining documentation
  • Reproduce defects and perform root-cause analysis using Wireshark, DLT, ADB, HCI traces, and vehicle logs
  • Triage field-reported issues, reproduce in lab, narrow scope, and drive resolution with firmware and fleet teams
  • Manage full defect lifecycle in JIRA with clear reproduction steps, logs, severity justification, and regression verification
  • Maintain test benches, in-vehicle rigs, and diagnostic setups to keep them release-ready

What they're looking for

  • Manual firmware and embedded product validation (8+ years)
  • Connectivity protocols: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular, GNSS, or vehicle networking
  • Log analysis and debugging tools: Wireshark, DLT, ADB, HCI traces
  • Test case authoring and test plan development
  • Python scripting for automation and log parsing
  • Linux/Ubuntu command line
  • JIRA and Confluence
  • Agile release cycle experience

Benefits

  • Mentorship and career growth opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Collaborative culture on cutting-edge engineering projects
  • On-site work in Foster City, California
  • Exposure to autonomous vehicle and robotaxi environments
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ALTEN Technology USA

ALTEN Technology USA provides engineering validation, testing, and technical support services for automotive systems including connected vehicles, propulsion controls, infotainment, battery systems, and power electronics. The company is hiring validation engineers, test engineers, design engineers, and issue resolution specialists to develop test plans, verify compliance, investigate technical issues, and support product development across automotive hardware and software platforms.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through a complex firmware defect you reproduced and root-caused—what logs and tools did you use, and how did you isolate the issue?
  • Describe your experience writing and executing test plans for connectivity features. How do you identify and prioritize coverage gaps?
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