Firmware Test Engineer 1 at Illumina

San Diego, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Biotechnology, Genomics, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

Typically requires 0 to 2 years of previous professional experience
Preferred 1-2 years of experience writing automated test scripts on an agile software team
Experience writing Python scripts on Linux
Basic understanding of embedded systems
Good verbal and written communication and troubleshooting skills
Working experience with C in embedded systems is highly desirable
Experience with Confluence, Jira and Git applications is a plus
Experience with Continuous Integration/Deployment tools also a plus
Basic understanding of biology/genetics/NGS preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Triage instrument FW issues discovered by other teams, identify gaps in functional testing
Work with FW Team to reproduce problems, design and run tests to prove correction
Work collaboratively with other engineers to build an automated testing system
Work with EE team, software developers, scientists and domain experts in understanding requirements of the firmware and translating test cases into automated test scripts
Collaborate with peers to identify opportunities for process improvement
Analyze customer field issues and improve Functional test coverage where gaps are identified
Provide extensive documentation to satisfy traceability requirements of FDA approved diagnostic instruments
Develop test specifications and execute them
Provide test results and analysis of test results to the team
Write scripts, set up fixtures, set up equipment as needed for testing

Skills

Python

Linux

Embedded Systems

Automated Testing

Test Scripts

Agile

Troubleshooting

Firmware Testing

Illumina

Supports genomics startups through funding and resources

About Illumina

Illumina focuses on fostering innovation in the genomics industry by supporting startups through its Illumina Accelerator program. This program helps entrepreneurs create, launch, and grow genomics-focused companies by providing funding and resources. The accelerator operates in two main locations: the San Francisco Bay Area and Cambridge, UK. Illumina Accelerator has successfully invested in 68 genomics startups, which have collectively raised over $1 billion in venture capital. What sets Illumina apart from its competitors is its strong partnership with leading venture capital investors and its dedicated focus on the genomics sector. The goal of Illumina is to build a thriving ecosystem for genomics innovation, enabling new companies to emerge and advance the field.

San Diego, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1998Year Founded

$27.2MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Venture Capital, BiotechnologyIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees

Risks

Over-reliance on NVIDIA's AI technology may limit flexibility in AI solution adoption.

Standardizing proteomics data across platforms could challenge Illumina's data reliability.

Single-flow-cell NovaSeq X System might cannibalize sales of higher-end models.

Differentiation

Illumina leads in genomic sequencing with advanced AI integration and multiomic data analysis.

The company offers innovative array-based solutions for DNA, RNA, and protein analysis.

Illumina's global expansion includes a new Global Capability Center in Bengaluru.

Upsides

Collaboration with NVIDIA enhances drug discovery and clinical development through AI integration.

Pilot proteomics program with UK Biobank aims to generate crucial reference datasets.

Single-cell sequencing kits make high-throughput sequencing accessible to smaller labs.

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