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Hayward, CA

$22.75 - $31/hr

Perform cable management and layout planning for 1st fix hardware, including bracketry and ceiling speaker hardware. * Ensure compliance with general contract requirements during installations.

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Tier 2 Audio Visual Field Technician

Hayward, CA · On-site

$32 - $41/hr

Perform cable management and layout planning for 1st fix hardware, including bracketry and ceiling speaker hardware. * Ensure compliance with general contract requirements during installations.

EOS

Tier 2 Audio Visual Field Technician

Hayward, CA · On-site

$32 - $41/hr

Perform cable management and layout planning for 1st fix hardware, including bracketry and ceiling speaker hardware. * Ensure compliance with general contract requirements during installations.

EOS

Tier 2 Audio Visual Field Technician

Hayward, CA · On-site

$32 - $41/hr

Perform cable management and layout planning for 1st fix hardware, including bracketry and ceiling speaker hardware. * Ensure compliance with general contract requirements during installations.

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for first fix in the United States is $25.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.67 and $29.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a first fix?

A First Fix job refers to the initial stage of construction or renovation where structural and essential installations are completed before finishing work begins. This includes tasks like framing, roofing, plumbing, and electrical wiring. It lays the foundation for the Second Fix, where finishing touches such as plastering, flooring, and fittings are added. First Fix work is crucial for ensuring a building's structural integrity and proper utility connections.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive in the first fix position?

To thrive as a First Fix operative, you need solid skills in construction, carpentry, plumbing, or electrical installation, often supported by relevant vocational qualifications or apprenticeships. Proficiency in using hand and power tools, reading technical construction drawings, and following site safety regulations is essential. Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and time management are vital soft skills for this fast-paced environment. These skills ensure that core structural and installation work is completed accurately and on schedule, forming the foundation for later construction phases.

What are the typical challenges faced by first fix workers on construction sites?

First Fix workers often face challenges such as working in sometimes unfinished or exposed environments, coordinating with multiple trades on tight timelines, and adapting to changes in project specifications as construction progresses. Safety is a particular focus since the work involves manual labor, machinery, and tools in evolving site conditions. Effective communication with site managers, other subcontractors, and team members is key to overcoming these hurdles. Being proactive and adaptable helps ensure that the initial structural and installation work is completed to high standards and keeps the project moving forward smoothly.

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Infographic showing various First Fix job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,009 per year, or $25.5 per hour.

Firmware QA Engineer (Embedded Test Engineer)

Westlake Village, CA • On-site

Ember LifeSciences
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$100K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Job Summary
Ember Life Sciences is seeking a Firmware QA Engineer to improve reliability across our IoT-enabled cold chain logistics platform serving healthcare and pharmaceutical customers. This role is firmware-focused and hands-on. You will spend significant time running manual tests on real hardware, reproducing issues, collecting logs, and performing ship testing (pre-deployment verification) to ensure devices behave correctly before they go out to customers.
You will work closely with firmware and hardware engineering, and coordinate with backend and operations as needed to validate end-to-end behavior.
Responsibilities
  • Validate firmware releases on hardware against defined scope and acceptance criteria
  • Execute manual regression testing across core device behaviors (power, sensors, charging, connectivity, fault recovery)
  • Perform ship testing and pre-deployment verification, including device setup, configuration checks, and release readiness validation for outgoing units
  • Run dedicated firmware test passes for each release (smoke, regression, and targeted suites) and report clear pass/fail results
  • Validate GPS functionality and firmware behavior, including time to first fix, accuracy checks, signal loss and recovery, and low-signal edge cases
  • Reproduce and triage device issues using logs and lab tools (serial logs, in-house tools)
  • Partner with firmware and hardware engineers early to clarify expected behavior, edge cases, and testability needs
  • Validate connectivity behavior relevant to firmware, including pairing and stability
  • Support investigation and reproduction of customer-impacting issues by capturing device evidence and helping isolate root cause boundaries
  • Contribute light scripting and tooling to speed up repetitive checks (Python, shell), but automation is not the core requirement
  • Communicate quality status, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to cross-functional stakeholders

Requirements and Skills
  • Experience testing connected systems such as IoT platforms, distributed services, or cloud-based applications
  • Familiarity with embedded firmware validation concepts and hardware integrated testing
  • Strong understanding of test design, regression strategies, and risk-based testing
  • Experience validating production facing releases and assessing customer impact
  • Ability to identify gaps in coverage and communicate quality risk clearly
  • Ability to work effectively across engineering, product, operations, and support teams
  • Comfortable clarifying scope, asking questions, and pushing back on priorities using data and risk
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Pragmatic and outcomes focused, prioritizing impact over activity
  • Able to balance execution with continuous improvement while managing competing priorities

Nice to Have
  • Experience validating firmware update flows (OTA or local) and confirming true device version after update
  • Experience testing GPS modules and interpreting GPS-related logs (Time to first fix, accuracy metrics)
  • Scripting experience in bash/shell and/or Python for test utilities, log parsing, and repeatable validation workflows.
  • Experience in regulated or safety-conscious environments (healthcare, life sciences, aerospace, OEM)

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