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Contract Embedded Tester Jobs in Boston, MA (NOW HIRING)

... embedded systems, getting prototypes up & running quickly, and then iterating, testing, and ... Will initially be a contract role - however there will be the opportunity to convert to direct down ...

... embedded digital interfaces * Perform hardware verification, bench testing, and system-level ... S. government contracts and applicable security and contractual requirements, this position is ...

Senior Electrical Engineer

Beverly, MA ยท On-site

$118K - $154K/yr

Contract Duration: Long Term & Skill Requirement: * Conceptualize, design, build, test and debug ... embedded electronics for laboratory devices and systems. * Develop schematics, specify components ...

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How much do contract embedded tester jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract embedded tester in Boston, MA is $110,971.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,900.00 and $135,300.00 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.

Embedded Software Test Engineer

Accord Technologies Inc.

Cambridge, MA โ€ข On-site

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Re-posted 12 days ago


Job description

Title: Embedded Software Test Engineer 
Cambridge, MA (100% ONSITE) Only Locals.

Contract to hire: 6+ Months

Mandatory Skills: EMBEDDED TESTING, RF DEVICES AND PERFORMING RELATED TESTING, SPECTRUM ANALYZERS AND OSCILLOSCOPES FDA REGULATIONS (IEC 62304, 21 CFR PART 820), MEDICAL DEVICE BACKGROUND

Required skills:

  • Embedded testing experience
  • Knowledge of IEC 62304, IEC 60601, and QMS 13485
  • Familiarity with networking terminology such as servers, switches, and routers
  • Experience in handling RF devices and performing related testing
  • Hands-on experience with spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes 

Key skills required for this role:

  • Experience with Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems
  • Embedded device testing
  • Testing real-time large-scale distributed client-server applications
  • Developing regression and/or functional test suites
  • Knowledge of FDA regulations (IEC 62304, 21 CFR Part 820)
  • TCP/IP and Cisco equipment/configurations
  • Understanding of 802.11 wireless technologies and RF testing
  • Scripting languages (e.g., Python)
  • C# for automation
  • Use of network traffic analysis tools (wired and wireless)
  • Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)
  • Testing in Agile environments
  • HL7 and medical device interfacing