Firmware QA Manager
NeptuneGeorgia, United States • Alabama, United States
Posted March 23, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Neptune Technology Group Inc. is a leading technology provider for the water utility sector, delivering smart water metering, advanced meter reading (AMR), and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) solutions to more than 4,000 North American utilities. With a heritage spanning over 12 decades, Neptune combines deep industry expertise with cutting‑edge hardware and software to transform raw water data into actionable insights through a connected, interoperable network. The company’s hallmark is its customer‑centric design philosophy, which anticipates utility needs, accelerates technology adoption, and safeguards water quality. Neptune’s commitment to stewardship and innovation positions it as a trusted partner for utilities seeking to modernize operations, improve resource efficiency, and meet evolving regulatory demands.
Job Description
We are seeking a Firmware Quality Assurance (QA) Manager to build, lead, and scale an AI-first firmware quality assurance team within our Firmware Engineering department.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in firmware/embedded software quality assurance or testing.
- 3+ years of experience managing or leading QA teams.
- Demonstrated, hands-on experience using AI/LLM tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Qodo) in engineering workflows.
- Strong understanding of embedded systems architectures, microcontrollers, RTOS, and low-level firmware concepts.
- Hands-on experience with test automation for embedded systems (HIL, SIL, scripted test harnesses).
- Familiarity with wireless communication protocols (LoRaWAN, BLE, cellular IoT, RF systems).
- Experience with version control systems (Git/Bitbucket), CI/CD pipelines (TeamCity, Jenkins), and defect tracking tools (Jira).
- Experience with firmware unit testing frameworks (e.g., CppUTest, Unity) and static analysis tools (e.g., PC-lint Plus, Polyspace, Coverity).
- Solid understanding of software development lifecycles, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and requirements traceability.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
