QA Leader Onsite – BIOS/UEFI & ARM Testing

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you. The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills

What You will Do:

• Lead the QA team onsite for BIOS/UEFI & ARM Testing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards are met
• Implement and improve testing processes and procedures

What You Will Bring:

• Proven experience in leading QA teams for BIOS/UEFI & ARM Testing
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies and tools
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute comprehensive testing strategies for firmware, BIOS/UEFI, and ARM-based platforms.
• Lead QA efforts across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with product and engineering goals.
• Collaborate with firmware, hardware, and software teams to ensure thorough validation.
• Drive security testing initiatives including vulnerability assessments, secure boot validation, and firmware integrity checks.
• Should have knowledge of x86 and ARM architectures to design and execute low-level system tests.
• Oversee test planning, automation, execution, defect tracking, and reporting using industry-standard tools.
• Conduct data mining and analysis to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for quality improvement.
• Evaluate testing outcomes and ROI to drive strategic decisions and process enhancements.
• Build and lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on time.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in QA, including Firmware/BIOS/UEFI testing, ARM/x86 systems, and Engineering Management.
• Proven experience in creating and executing testing strategies for BIOS/UEFI testing.
• Strong hands-on experience with security testing in firmware environments.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate ROI, drive improvements, and lead change initiatives.
• Proficiency in using tools for test automation, debugging, and performance analysis.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with UEFI Shell, Secure Boot, TPM, and firmware update mechanisms.
• Knowledge of ARM Trusted Firmware, or similar platforms.
• Experience with virtualization and emulation tools.

Pay Range:$100k/annum

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Requirements:

This role is considered an on-site position located in Houston, TX

• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.