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Senior Test Automation Software Engineer

USA💼 Full-time💰 $130,000–$210,000🗓 2026-08-03 → 2026-09-26

Core

Develop and maintain automated test software, validation frameworks, and Special Test Equipment (STE/GSE) to validate complex integrated hardware and software systems in R&D, production, and field environments.

Role type

Senior IC test automation software engineer

Builds

Automated test infrastructure and validation frameworks for RF, comms, electro-optical, and embedded systems

Domain

Defense technology, hardware validation, RF/radar systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure

Required skills

Python development, hardware debugging, SCPI/Ethernet/Serial/USB/GPIB interface automation, Linux scripting, RF/radar/embedded systems familiarity, debugging and troubleshooting

Preferred skills

Master's in Engineering, RF/radar production test experience, STE/GSE/ATE experience, Git/CI/CD, networking fundamentals, GUI development, telemetry analysis

Technologies

Python, Bash, MATLAB, C++, Linux, SCPI, Ethernet, Serial, USB, GPIB, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, VNAs, DMMs

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain automated test software and frameworks for system and production test; Create Python-based automation for COTS instrumentation and embedded systems; Integrate and troubleshoot test equipment like oscilloscopes and VNAs; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test strategies; Support system integration, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting; Develop technical documentation and operational procedures; Support deployment and sustainment of test systems in manufacturing and field environments

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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