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Automation Test Engineer, location is onsite. The start date is ASAP for this permanent position.

Job Title

Automation Test Engineer

Location-Type

Onsite — 5 days per week

Start Date Is

ASAP

Duration

Permanent

Compensation Range

$140,000 - $175,000/year

​Benefits

Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Job Description

We are seeking a Level 3 Automation Test Engineer to develop and integrate custom automated test solutions for complex customer requirements. This role combines software development, system design, hardware integration, and hands-on troubleshooting across automated test equipment, instrumentation, cabling, and electrical systems.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Translate complex customer requirements into complete automated test solutions.
• Develop custom software to operate automated test equipment and instrumentation.
• Design and integrate test hardware, cabling, fixturing, and software.
• Troubleshoot and debug electrical hardware and automated test systems.
• Test and troubleshoot circuit boards using automated test equipment and thermal chambers.
• Work with electrical and mechanical engineers to guide system design.
• Integrate hardware and software and resolve system-level issues independently.
• Develop operator interfaces using test executive environments.
• Participate in technical design reviews and communicate solutions to stakeholders.
• Create technical documentation for developed software and test solutions.
• Adapt quickly when systems or project requirements do not go according to plan.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience with Automated Test Equipment, Test Development Engineering, Application Engineering, or similar experience.
• Strong programming skills in C#, Java, Python, or another object-oriented programming language.
• Programming experience beyond LabVIEW alone.
• Hands-on ability to troubleshoot electrical hardware using tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Experience debugging and resolving system-level technical issues.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently identify and resolve issues.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Comfortable working onsite 5 days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Spectrum 9100, Spectrum HS, or similar automated test equipment.
• Experience with TestStand, TestStudio, or similar test executive environments.
• Experience with C# and Visual Studio.
• Experience with C, Python, or LabVIEW.
• Experience with Git or other source control tools.
• Embedded hardware experience.
• Experience working with high-speed digital buses, Ethernet, analog signals, and power systems.
• Experience with thermal chambers or environmental test systems.
• Experience supporting defense or aerospace test applications.
• Strong technical presentation and design-review experience.
• Ability to support occasional travel, up to 10% or greater.