Senior Hardware Test Engineer
Core
Designing automated test approaches, fixtures, and validation workflows for complex integrated hardware/software/RF systems in defense environments.
Role type
Senior IC hardware test engineer (automated validation)
Builds
Production-ready hardware systems and integrated defense platforms
Domain
Defense technology, RF engineering, hardware validation
Required skills
automated test design, Python, Bash, Robot Framework, CI/CD pipeline management, RF test equipment operation, Linux systems debugging, defect triage, requirement traceability
Preferred skills
qualification testing, environmental testing, lab automation coordination, mixed hardware/software/RF system validation
Technologies
Python, Bash, Robot Framework, GitLab CI/CD, signal generators, analyzers, switch matrices, environmental chambers
Responsibilities
Design test approaches and automated validation workflows; Build requirement-traceable test coverage spanning functional, regression, and qualification tests; Develop automation scripts to configure systems and collect evidence; Operate RF test equipment and networking infrastructure to validate integrated behavior; Partner with cross-functional teams to reproduce issues and isolate failures; Establish disciplined test plans and evidence packages for field readiness
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC