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Embedded Test Engineer

Portage, MI · Hybrid

$45 - $53/hr

ASAP Contract: 18 Months Schedule: 40 hrs/week | Monday-Friday | Flexible 1st shift hours About the ... Partner with embedded and OS development teams for rapid integration testing cycles * Develop and ...

Dallas, TX Job Duration: 3 Months, Contract to Hire Job Summary: * Embedded Software Engineer has ... Testing first mentality. Unit testing, integration testing, and system simulation. * Design ...

Embedded Software Engineer

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$127.50K - $167.80K/yr

They are known to respect a traditional work week and often extend contracts for added job security ... testing practices. Responsibilities Develop embedded software for industrial control and automation ...

Type: Contract * Job #103569 Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer 4 Locations: Peoria, IL ... The team supports development, testing, and deployment efforts, with a strong emphasis on real ...

Embedded Software Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$141.20K - $185.70K/yr

Embedded Software Engineer Location: Irvine, California (onsite) Duration: Long Term Contract ... and testing. * Develop and maintain embedded applications using C/C++ . * Work closely with ...

Grand Prairie, TX 75052 Rate: $80 to $96.00 an hour with partial benefits - W2 Hourly Contract Only ... flight testing of the Missile subsystem. Required Skills and Education * Active Secret Clearance ...

Grand Prairie, TX 75052 Rate: $80 to $96.00 an hour with partial benefits - W2 Hourly Contract Only ... flight testing of the Missile subsystem. Required Skills and Education * Active Secret Clearance ...

Embedded Software Engineer

Carson, CA

$137.30K - $180.70K/yr

Experience with software testing, validation, debugging, and lab integration activities ... Experience working in aerospace or military contract environments. * Exposure to V&V processes and ...

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How much do contract embedded tester jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract embedded tester in the United States is $102,146.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,500.00 and $124,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Embedded Tester vs Contract Software Tester?

AspectContract Embedded TesterContract Software Tester
CertificationsISTQB, ISTQB-CT, or similarISTQB, CSTE, or similar
Work EnvironmentEmbedded systems, hardware integration, real-time environmentsApplication software, web, mobile apps
Industry UsageAutomotive, aerospace, consumer electronicsFinance, healthcare, e-commerce
Work FocusHardware-software interaction, firmware testingFunctionality, usability, performance testing

Contract Embedded Testers focus on testing embedded systems, firmware, and hardware integration, often requiring knowledge of electronics and real-time environments. Contract Software Testers primarily test application software across various platforms. While both roles involve testing skills and certifications like ISTQB, their work environments and focus areas differ significantly, catering to different industry needs.

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Infographic showing various Contract Embedded Tester job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, and 11% Temporary. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,146 per year, or $49.1 per hour.
Embedded Software / Firmware Test Engineer

Embedded Software / Firmware Test Engineer

Artech Information System LLC

San Diego, CA

$109.40K - $149.70K/yr

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Posted 6 days ago


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Job Description

Job Summary:
Company: Artech Information Systems LLC
Position: Embedded Software / Firmware Test Engineer
Location: San Diego, CA
Duration: 6 Months Contract
Embedded Software / Firmware Test Engineer
Job Summary:
This position will require the candidate to develop hardware, software and firmware to test sequencing products at Illumina, Inc. The candidate will work with automated tests on a regular basis and will also utilize SQA skills to write and execute manual tests in accordance with the company's established development and test methodology. The successful candidate will display a strong sense of ownership, motivation, and attention to detail. Additionally, the candidate must have the proven ability to manage interdisciplinary relationships.
Job Responsibilities:
Develop software, firmware, and hardware to test embedded systems.
Write and execute manual and automated tests. Carefully analyze and document test results.
Operate a variety of laboratory instrumentation and simulators to perform integration testing, system testing, and functionality testing.
Assist in troubleshooting system problems.
Lead test requirement analysis and review meetings. Report on test activities.
Work with scientists, technicians, engineers, marketing, and project management to deliver commercial and internal systems.
Assist developers and domain experts in designing, performing, and improving verification tests.
Write formal firmware and FPGA test requirements specifications and documentation, including test plans, how-to guides, cookbooks, reference material, technical overviews, etc.
Required Skills & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering.
Experience working hands on with circuits, boards, microcontrollers/embedded systems, FPGA, etc.
Programming with C/C++, Scripting (Python, Perl, Tcl, etc), MATLAB.
Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously.
Possess proven troubleshooting skills.
Have proven ability to self-manage, as well as manage interdisciplinary relationships.
Be curious, detail oriented, and analytical, with a proven ability to learn quickly.
Be customer-focused, team-oriented, and motivated, taking ownership of assigned tasks.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
Experience with test infrastructure such as LabView / National Instruments.
Experience with Source Control (Subversion, git), Visual Studio.
Understanding of Optics and Fluidics.
Experience with PCB design and layout.
Programming with VHDL/Verilog
Ability to participate in product development tasks related to electrical and firmware engineering.
Understanding of Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, or related field of biology.
Understanding of Mechanical Engineering.
*Please note that a candidate with a high experience level is not required for this position. Much of the need includes:
Be curious, detail oriented, and analytical, with a proven ability to learn quickly.
Be customer-focused, team-oriented, and motivated, taking ownership of assigned tasks.
If you are interested in this position; please forward us a copy of your resume and let us know your best contact number and timings for further discussion.

Qualifications

develop hardware, software and firmware to test sequencing products.


utilize SQA skills to write and execute manual tests


Write formal firmware and FPGA test requirements specifications and documentation, including test plans, how-to guides, cookbooks, reference material, technical overviews, etc


Experience working hands on with circuits, boards, microcontrollers/embedded systems, FPGA, etc


Programming with C/C++, Scripting (Python, Perl, Tcl, etc), MATLAB.


Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.


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About Artech

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Artech is a leading IT staffing and consulting company based in Morristown, NJ, US. Since its foundation in 1992, Artech has mastered in complementing human expertise with technology and business acumen to produce world-class staffing solutions. The company caters to diverse industry sectors, including financial services, healthcare, telecommunication, energy and utilities, supply chain, and retail. It provides IT consulting, project management, professional and staff augmentation, and managed staffing services. Artech's mission is to provide exceptional IT staffing services to its clients by comprehending their business needs and then crafting a customized staffing strategy. Its notable achievement includes being recognized as one of the largest IT staffing companies in the U.S, according to Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Morristown, NJ, US

Year founded

1992