Hiring: Software / Firmware Test Automation Engineer Location: Lisburn Contract: 12 month - inside IR35. A forward-thinking engineering organisation driving the green energy transition is looking for an experienced Firmware Test & Automation Engineer to join their R&D team. This role sits within an Agile Scrum environment, working closely with firmware developers and product teams to design and execute both manual and automated testing solutions across a range of advanced technologies. What you’ll be doing: • Designing and executing test strategies for firmware products • Building and maintaining automation frameworks (Python, Robot Framework or similar) • Improving test efficiency, coverage, and reliability through automation • Reviewing requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria • Creating detailed test plans, cases, and documentation • Running smoke and regression testing (manual and automated) • Debugging, analysing results, and supporting defect resolution • Collaborating closely with development teams in a fast-paced environment What we’re looking for: • Strong experience in firmware testing and automation • Proven track record building automation frameworks • Hands-on with Python and test automation tools • Experience testing microservices in Docker environments • Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins) • Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills • Experience with tools like Selenium, GitHub, and Jira is beneficial Nice to have: • Background in embedded systems • Linux experience • Exposure to electronics testing tools (oscilloscopes, signal generators) • Interest in emerging testing tools and methodologies • Experience mentoring or supporting team members This is a unique opportunity to work across cutting-edge technologies, from hardware-level measurement systems through to cloud-based industrial solutions.