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# Hardware Test Engineer - Embedded Firmware

- **Company:** ION Recruitment Ltd
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK
- **Salary:** £35,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Acceptance Test-Driven Development, Bugzilla, Perl (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Firmware, IPv4, OSI Models, Python (Programming Language), TestLink, Wireshark, Hardware Testing, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** June 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://ionrecruitment.com/job/hardware-test-engineer-embedded-firmware/

## About the Role

* Test the compatibility of hardware components with skills in uploading and testing GUI's etc .
 * Designing & developing effective test cases from requirements with a good understanding of manual test methods.
 * Identifying effective test approaches and techniques.
 * Test-driven with a real interest in new test techniques & automation.
 * The confidence to question, challenge, and step up in areas of test that you feel need consideration & pass these ideas onto your team.
 * Ability and desire to work in and with a close team of engineers
 * OSI layers and IPv4 networks
 * Skilled in the use of test tools e.g. TestLink / Bugzilla.
 * Some experience of protocol analysis tools e.g. Wireshark

Desirable Skills

 * Python or Perl scripting.
 * Testing embedded software.
 * Identifying effective test approaches and techniques
 * Knowledge and understanding of IP technology
 * Some qualification testing of electronic & mechanical products
 * Thermal design understanding

## Description

Reporting to the clients' Hardware Team Leader, the successful Test Engineer will join a close-knit team responsible for testing electronic hardware with a focus on Embedded Firmware on Hardware products. You will work closely with internal teams and with OEM suppliers on issues arising from tests undertaken. This team is a thriving element of our clients focus to deliver high-quality electronic Networking / IP products to their customers.


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