Hire an Embedded Test Engineer who proves your device works before customers rely on it.
Ship hardware with evidence, not hope. A pre-vetted engineer builds test plans, automated rigs and production tests for your devices and firmware.
- Python and pytest
- Robot Framework
- NI LabVIEW
- NI TestStand
- Saleae Logic
- Vector CANoe
Overview
What does an Embedded Test Engineer do?
Testing a device is harder than testing an app. You can't push a hotfix to a sealed unit in a customer's wall. Faults depend on temperature, supply voltage, radio conditions and timing, and some only appear after days of running. When firmware developers test their own builds by hand on the bench, those faults ship.
An embedded test engineer verifies the whole device. They write test plans traced to requirements, automate firmware tests with Python and pytest, build hardware-in-the-loop rigs that drive inputs and measure outputs, run soak and stress tests, and design the end-of-line tests that check every unit your factory builds.
AssistHubPro matches you with an engineer who has tested real embedded products, from prototype through production. Your developers keep building features. Your test engineer gives you evidence that each firmware release and hardware revision works as intended.
- Test plans and traceability
- Automated firmware tests
- Hardware-in-the-loop rigs
- Protocol and interface testing
- Stress and soak testing
Skills and stack
Firmware and hardware, verified on real devices.
The day-to-day work your engineer owns, in the tools your team already uses.
- Test plans and traceabilityWrites test plans mapped to requirements, so coverage is visible for every release and revision.
- Automated firmware testsBuilds Python and pytest suites that flash, drive and check devices over serial, USB or debug interfaces.
- Hardware-in-the-loop rigsDesigns rigs that simulate sensors, loads and inputs, then measure the device's response automatically.
- Protocol and interface testingVerifies UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, BLE and Wi-Fi behavior with analysers and scripted traffic.
- Stress and soak testingRuns long-duration, power-cycling and edge-case tests to surface intermittent and timing faults.
- Power and battery verificationMeasures current draw across operating modes and checks it against your battery-life targets.
- Production test designSpecifies end-of-line tests and fixtures so every manufactured unit is checked before it ships.
- Defect reporting and triageLogs failures with captures, logs and reproduction steps, and helps developers isolate the cause.
Tools they already know
- Python and pytest
- Robot Framework
- NI LabVIEW
- NI TestStand
- Saleae Logic
- Vector CANoe
- Jenkins
- Jira
Your test engineer works in your repositories, CI and test management tools with only the access testing needs. You own every account and result, and access is removed the day a placement ends.
Human vs AI
Why an Embedded Test Engineer beats AI on its own.
AI tools are quick at first drafts. A dedicated engineer turns them into finished work you can trust, inside your business.
| Topic | AI aloneAI tools on their own | Your engineerYour Embedded Test Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Knows your business | ||
| Knows your business | Starts from zero each timeStarts from a blank prompt every time you ask. | Remembers your clients and preferencesLearns your clients, preferences and way of working, and remembers them. |
| Judgment calls | ||
| Judgment calls | Can be confidently wrongFollows patterns and can sound certain when it is wrong. | Checks facts and asks before actingSpots the exception, checks the facts and asks you before acting. |
| Follow-through | ||
| Follow-through | Waits for the next promptAnswers when asked, then waits for the next prompt. | Owns each task until it is doneOwns the task from start to finish and follows up until it is done. |
| Relationships | ||
| Relationships | Can't build trustCan't build trust with the people you work with. | Part of your team to clientsTalks to your clients, vendors and team like part of your company. |
| Works in your tools | ||
| Works in your tools | Output needs copying overNeeds someone to copy its output into your systems. | Works inside your accountsWorks inside your accounts, with access you control. |
| Accountability | ||
| Accountability | Nobody stands behind itNobody stands behind the result. | Reports to you, with a free rematchYour engineer reports to you, backed by an Account Manager and a free rematch. |
The best of both. Your engineer can use AI tools to draft, research and summarize faster, then checks every result before it reaches you or your clients.
How hiring works
From first call to first commit.
Every engineer is checked before you meet them, so your interviews are only with strong candidates.
Step 1
Free consultation
30 minutes on your your devices, test setup and releases.
Step 2
Matched shortlist
Pre-vetted engineers who fit your stack, hours and budget.
Step 3
Vetted for you
Test plan exercise · Automation skills test · Bench and instrument knowledge · Root-cause thinking
Step 4
Start working
A kick-off call sets up access and routines, and work starts.
Cost
What an Embedded Test Engineer could cost you.
No pricing grid to squeeze into. We scope the role, hours and experience with you, then quote exactly that.
- Part-timeA few focused hours a day.
- Full-timeOne engineer, dedicated to you.
- TeamSeveral roles, managed together.
Example yearly cost, full-time
$95,000 salary + 30% benefits and overhead
$30/hr × 40 hrs × 52 weeks
Illustrative figures only. Your quote depends on experience and hours. Try the savings calculator.
Projects
Bigger projects you can hand over.
Once release testing runs reliably, your test engineer can extend quality into CI, compliance and the factory.
CI for hardware
Connects test rigs to your CI so every firmware build is flashed and tested on real hardware automatically.
Pre-compliance testing
Runs early EMC, environmental and radio checks to catch problems before formal lab testing.
Test fixture design
Specifies bed-of-nails or pogo-pin fixtures with your PCB designer and contract manufacturer.
Field failure analysis
Investigates returned units, correlates logs and data, and feeds findings back into design and test.
- Pre-vettedInterview and skills test first.
- Account ManagerOne named person, always.
- Free rematchNo questions asked.
- Your test assets, your IPTest plans, scripts, rig designs and results created for you belong to your company.
FAQ
Hiring an Embedded Test Engineer: your questions.
How is embedded testing different from software testing?
Embedded testing covers the device as a whole: firmware, hardware, interfaces, power and real-world conditions. It relies on test rigs, instruments and automation that drives physical inputs, not just a browser or an API.
What tools and equipment do they use?
Typically Python and pytest or Robot Framework, LabVIEW and TestStand, logic analysers like Saleae, CAN tools like Vector CANoe, and CI such as Jenkins. We match on your toolchain and test setup.
How do they work remotely with physical devices?
Usually with prototype units and a test rig at their location, or with remote access to rigs in your lab. We agree the right setup, shipping and equipment for your product on the free consultation.
Can they work our hours?
Yes. Your test engineer works the hours you agree. Long soak tests can also run overnight in your time zone and be reviewed in the morning.
How fast can they start?
Most clients meet pre-vetted candidates within days of the free consultation. Onboarding covers requirements, current tests and getting hardware to their bench.
How are our designs and firmware protected?
Your engineer works under an NDA with least-privilege access to repositories and tools. You own all test assets and results, and access is removed when the placement ends.
Can we add test capacity before a launch or production ramp?
Yes. Tell your Account Manager and you can add hours or another test engineer for the busy period.
What if the engineer isn't the right fit?
Tell your Account Manager and we'll find you someone new free of charge, no questions asked.
Hire an Embedded Test Engineer with AssistHubPro.
A free 30-minute consultation and a real reply within 24 hours. No obligation.
- 1We reply within 24 hoursA real person reads every request and replies with a clear next step.
- 2Free 30-minute consultationWe scope the role, the hours and the tools you use.
- 3Meet your matchesInterview pre-vetted engineers and choose who joins.
- Pre-vetted
- Free rematch
- Account Manager