Test Automation Engineer

Apply now: 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.