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.