Firmware Test Engineer

About the Position

Ciklum is looking for a Firmware Test Engineer to join our team full-time in Ukraine.

We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts, and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.

As a Firmware Test Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow. You will become part of a cross-functional development team working with innovative technologies and contributing to the creation of a world-changing product. You will join a US-based startup focused on developing advanced brain-computer interface (BCI) technology to help people with severe disabilities. The company operates at the intersection of neuroscience and engineering, building cutting-edge solutions aimed at significantly improving quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Understand product requirements, design inputs, and system architectural needs, and translate them into firmware test needs.
• Design and develop unit tests, integration tests, and system-level tests for a cutting-edge medical device.
• Develop automated test scripts in Python for firmware and hardware validation.
• Collaborate with electrical, hardware, and software engineers to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Create documents describing test architectures and methodologies.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Experience with Python-based automated test frameworks for embedded firmware.
• Experience with HIL (hardware-in-the-loop) test setups and automation.
• Experience with CI/CD processes for automation and version releases.
• Experience with Linux-based testing rigs.
• Proficiency with Git for software version control.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Strong debugging skills across hardware, firmware, and software layers.
• Deep understanding of medical device development processes, including V&V, design controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with the design and implementation of test plans for verification and validation in compliance with FDA development standards.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with I2C, SPI, UART, and other communication protocols.
• Ability to understand PCB schematics.
• Experience with IoT devices.

We Offer

• Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment.
• Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise.
• Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications.
• Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies.
• Flexibility: Enjoy radical flexibility – work remotely or from an office, your choice.
• Care: We’ve got you covered with company-paid medical insurance, mental health support, and financial & legal consultations.

About the Company

At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.

As one of Ukraine’s largest IT companies and a top employer recognized by Forbes, we’ve spent over 20 years delivering meaningful tech solutions. We proudly support diverse talent and military veterans, recognizing their unique skills and perspectives they bring to shaping the future.

Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum!

Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.