SQA Specialist

Evolv Technologies Holdings • Waltham, MA

3d • $69,000 - $111,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Elevator Pitch Are you a Senior SQA Engineer who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment testing both hardware and software? Do you want to help validate new hardware, firmware, and software for Evolv’s Express and Expedite products—and play a critical role in supporting our growing fleet in the field? Evolv is seeking a Senior SQA Engineer to design test plans, validate new features, and ensure quality across our physical product lines. This role is essential for qualifying new hardware, supporting existing systems in production, and driving quality across Express, Expedite, and Evolv’s next-generation platforms. Success in the Role: What performance outcomes will you work toward completing? In 30 days, you will: Build a foundational understanding of Evolv’s product ecosystem, especially the Express platform architecture and core features. Perform manual regression and functional testing on new and existing capabilities. Learn Evolv’s SQA toolchain, including automation frameworks, CI/CD workflows, and SDLC processes. Become comfortable using Jira, TestRail, and internal reporting tools. Assist in debugging test failures, documenting issues, and collaborating with engineering teams to understand root causes. In 3 months, you will: Take ownership of manual testing tasks across key functional areas of the Express and Expedite platforms. Identify test cases that could benefit from automation and contribute to the automation backlog. Suggest small improvements to test processes, documentation, or tooling. Support release‑readiness testing and help deliver clear quality updates for Express releases. Within 12 months, you will: Develop subject‑matter expertise in multiple functional areas of Express and Expedite. Become a reliable resource for testing new features, validating fixes, and understanding system behavior. Provide input during feature planning and design discussions from an SQA perspective. Contribute to the ongoing improvement of Evolv’s testing practices, documentation, and quality processes. The Work: What type of work will you be doing a regular basis? As an entry‑level SQA Engineer, you’ll help validate complex systems that combine hardware, embedded firmware, networking, and cloud connectivity. You’ll gain hands‑on experience across testing, debugging, analysis, and cross‑team collaboration.

Requirements

• Wi‑Fi & Networking (Foundational Knowledge) Basic understanding of 802.11 Wi‑Fi standards and wireless system behavior. Exposure to troubleshooting Wi‑Fi issues (roaming, RSSI, SNR, interference). Familiarity with networking fundamentals: DHCP, DNS, NAT, routing, security. Experience with tools like Wireshark or iPerf is a plus.
• Hardware, Embedded Systems & SQA Coursework or internship experience with hardware/software systems, microcontrollers, or embedded platforms. Strong manual testing skills and attention to detail. Exposure to automated testing or scripting (Python preferred). Familiarity with sensors, peripherals, or serial communication is helpful.
• Process & Tooling Experience with Jira, TestRail, Git/GitHub, or similar tools (coursework or internship experience acceptable). Understanding of CI/CD concepts and Agile methodologies. Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Hardware and Software Integration: Test Evolv systems across different configurations, tablets, sensors, and hardware variants. Assist in validating new hardware components and embedded system behavior. Help ensure proper integration across sensors, processors, and peripherals.
• Manual Testing & System Verification Execute regression, functional, and end‑to‑end system tests for Express and Expedite. Evaluate product behavior across on‑device software, hardware modules, and Portal connectivity. Validate new features and enhancements for correctness, usability, and performance.
• Automation Support Work with automation engineers to identify high‑value test cases for automation. Contribute to writing or updating automated tests (Python experience is a plus). Learn how to run and interpret automated test results.
• Networking & Communications Testing Assist in validating Wi‑Fi and Ethernet communication between scanners, tablets, and Evolv’s Portal. Help analyze network issues such as packet loss, interference, or connectivity failures. Use tools like Wireshark or iPerf to capture traces and inspect network behavio Areas you will learn to evaluate: 802.11 standards (a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Wi-Fi roaming, SNR, RSSI, and interference WPA2/WPA3 security behavior DHCP, DNS, NAT, port forwarding Network load, throughput, jitter, and latency characteristics
• Defect Analysis, Troubleshooting & Quality Reporting Help triage bugs and assist in identifying root causes. Write clear, reproducible defect reports. Communicate testing results and risks to engineering and product teams.
• Release Coordination Support release‑readiness testing and validation. Help ensure releases meet quality gates and coverage expectations. Collaborate with Release Engineering, DevOps, and Product teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with developers, hardware engineers, product managers, and automation engineers. Provide early feedback during feature development. Contribute to documentation and continuous improvement efforts.

Benefits

• Equity as part of your total compensation package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match)
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)- take the time you need to recharge, with manager approval and business needs in mind
• Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you
• Tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing learning and development
• Subscription to Calm

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees