Automated Test Applications Architect (Mil Aero; Software Development, System Design & Integration)

Teradyne•North Reading, MA

1d•$158,800 - $254,100•Onsite

About The Position

Teradyne's Defense & Aerospace Division develops mission-critical test solutions for military and aerospace customers worldwide. The division supports the full test lifecycle across factory, depot, and field environments. The Total Test Solutions team designs and develops custom automated test solutions for defense and aerospace technology. The Applications Architect is responsible for the complete solution, including guiding hardware design, developing custom software, and integrating the finished components. The role converts complex customer requirements into automated test solutions involving custom fixturing, cabling, and software. It supports customer RFQ proposals, presents solution strategies in design reviews, collaborates with electrical and mechanical engineers and customers, and integrates and debugs hardware and software. The position also mentors other Applications Engineers and leads process improvements. Development is primarily in C#, with some exposure to C, Python, and LabView. The position is full-time and onsite five days per week, with occasional travel of up to 10% or greater. It is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and relocation assistance is not provided. The role is subject to ITAR restrictions; eligible candidates must meet the stated U.S. citizenship or immigration status criteria. Access to export-controlled technology may require export licensing before employment.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or another related technical field.
10 or more years of experience in Application Engineering using Automated Test Equipment, Test Development Engineering, or other relevant experience.
Strong programming skills with C# or another object-oriented language.
Experience with Visual Studio or another IDE and associated debugging tools.
Familiarity with Git or another source-control tool.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical hardware using instruments such as a multimeter and oscilloscope.
Excellent technical presentation skills.
Able to work full-time onsite five days per week.
Able to support occasional travel, up to 10% or greater.
Must meet the stated ITAR eligibility requirement: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, refugee, or otherwise lawfully admitted under an amnesty program.

Nice To Haves

Experience with test executive environments such as TestStand and TestStudio.
Experience with Spectrum 9100, Spectrum HS, or similar automated test equipment.

Responsibilities

Develop strategies for converting complex customer requirements into complete automated test solutions, including custom fixturing, cabling, and software.
Support the Field Product Specialist in developing Total Test Solution proposals for customer RFQs and identify project risks and future opportunities.
Present planned strategies to internal and external stakeholders in design reviews, including System Requirement Review, Preliminary Design Review, and Critical Design Review.
Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to guide design work and ensure designs support the solution strategy; incorporate end-user feedback with customer teams.
Integrate new software and hardware, debug systems, and resolve issues, including working with customer subject-matter experts on investigations.
Mentor less experienced Applications Engineers and assist them with challenging problems.
Identify process improvements or define new procedures, and lead team efforts to improve cost or quality or reduce schedule.
Work with electrical technologies including high-speed digital buses, Ethernet, analog signals, and power systems.
Develop primarily with C#, with some exposure to C, Python, and LabView.