Network Test Automation Engineer

Kforce's client in Foster City, CA is looking for a Network Test Automation Engineer to build and maintain automation frameworks that validate Ethernet-connected sensor networks on our AV platform. You'll partner with Systems, Integration, Software, and Sensor engineers to deliver scalable network validation solutions. Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain Python-based test automation frameworks for Ethernet compliance, integration, and performance validation
• Develop PCAP/tcpdump tooling and fault injection scripts to validate ARP, ICMP, FCS, link-loss, and failure recovery test cases
• Configure and manage VLAN-segmented (802.1Q) topologies across bench and HIL test setups, including power supplies, DAQ systems, and relay controls
• Validate interoperability between network switches and sensors; ensure compliance with security and PPAP standards for Ethernet ECUs
• Own technical documentation for frameworks, test methodologies, and system configurations
• BS/MS in CS, EE, or related field; 6+ years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of OSI model, TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, ARP, SNMP, and VLAN (802.1Q) configuration
• Advanced Python and Bash scripting with proven test automation framework experience (e.g., pytest)
• Proficiency with network diagnostic tools: Wireshark, iPerf, tcpdump, traceroute, ethtool
• Solid CI/CD and DevOps experience; ability to debug across the full OSI stack

• DoIP and UDS over IP (highly preferred)
• Automotive Ethernet standards: 100BASE-T1, BroadR-Reach, H-MTD/FAKRA connectors
• Time sync protocols: IEEE 1588v2/PTP, 802.1AS in bench/air-gapped environments
• Advanced Linux networking and HIL infrastructure experience (DAQ, relay-controlled power rails)