Test Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated test systems spanning embedded, electrical, and software interfaces.
• Develop Python-based test frameworks and command-line tools for test execution, log collection, and pass/fail reporting.
• Integrate test automation into CI/CD workflows to detect regressions automatically.
• Bring up and validate new hardware and firmware builds across releases.
• Collaborate with Systems Integration, Firmware, and Software teams on test coverage, interface contracts, and validation flows.
• Diagnose test failures ranging from hardware faults to software regressions.
• Manage data logging, result visualization, and traceability for automated test runs.
• Develop scalable, reusable test frameworks and APIs for future platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in test automation or embedded systems validation.
• Strong understanding of firmware-hardware interaction, including I2C, SPI, CAN, UART, ADC, GPIO, and Ethernet.
• Proficiency in Python for test automation, scripting, and data processing.
• Experience with Linux-based development and command-line tools.
• Familiarity with CI/CD systems such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or TeamCity.
• Preferred experience with Pytest, Robot Framework, or custom automation frameworks.
• Preferred exposure to hardware-in-the-loop environments or simulation systems.
• Preferred familiarity with board-level validation, power sequencing, and sensor testing.
• Preferred background in robotics, automotive, aerospace, or other complex mechatronic systems.
• Preferred proficiency with laboratory instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and DAQs.

Benefits

• Full-time position requiring five days per week of in-office collaboration in San Jose, California.
• Additional compensation components and benefits may be included depending on the specific role and shared upon an employment offer.