Automation Test Engineer II
About The Position
Kymeta is seeking an exceptional Automation Test Engineer II with strong software expertise, focused on building innovative and scalable manufacturing test solutions for next-generation products and production systems. The role requires close collaboration within a cross-disciplinary team to develop and execute acceptance test procedures and test strategies, implemented through the Kymeta Test Framework and reusable toolsets. The candidate is expected to contribute to development planning and test solution design with a disciplined, quality-driven approach, leveraging modern software practices. In addition, this role will support the advancement of next-generation production technologies and manufacturing platforms. While RF and Electrical Engineering knowledge is not required, it is highly valued due to its relevance to Kymeta products. Candidates must possess solid software development fundamental. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who can operate effectively in ambiguous environments, drive clarity, and deliver robust, production-ready solutions.
Requirements
- Self-driven and motivated, with the ability to break down complex problems into actionable solutions.
- Collaborative team player with excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Demonstrated curiosity to understand system-level behavior while maintaining attention to critical details.
- Drives progress under ambiguity by forming and validating assumptions methodically.
- Root Cause Corrective Action
- Strong programming experience in C# and Python.
- Experience with version control, build systems, and operating systems, including Git, Jenkins, Windows, and Linux.
- 2+ years of experience in production environments, preferably in manufacturing engineering and systems integration.
- 1+ year of experience developing Acceptance Test Procedures and test solutions for RF systems.
- 2+ years of software engineering experience using C# and/or Python with an object-oriented programming focus.
- 1+ year of experience working with RESTful interfaces and tools such as curl.
- 1+ year of experience with scripting languages such as Batch/PowerShell and Bash.
- 1+ year of experience in application performance profiling and characterization.
- Proven track record of delivering and releasing production-ready test solutions.
Nice To Haves
- Practical knowledge of antenna and satellite communication systems.
- Experience in control system design and implementation.
- Familiarity with electrical engineering fundamentals for board bring-up (e.g., schematic interpretation, timing analysis).
- Strong foundation in advanced mathematics, including statistics, inferential analysis, and linear regression.
- Practical experience in signal processing.
- Hands-on experience with agentic AI.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain high-quality automated test solutions and supporting software, and visual aids for manufacturing and production environments.
- Design, implement, and execute Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) using the Kymeta Test Framework and reusable toolsets.
- Define test strategies, including functional, regression, and performance testing, to ensure product quality and reliability.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., systems, hardware, software, and product) throughout the development lifecycle.
- Apply software development lifecycle (SDLC) best practices to ensure scalable, maintainable, and robust test solutions.
- Identify, analyze, and track defects using defect management systems; drive root cause analysis and verify corrective actions.
- Analyze test results, identify trends, and provide clear, actionable test reports and recommendations.
- Review and assess system and software requirements for completeness, clarity, and testability.
- Train test technicians.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, test coverage, and test automation efficiency.
- Support development and integration of next-generation production technologies and test capabilities.
Benefits
- Medical Plans: A choice between two competitive options
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Vision & Dental
- Life/AD&D
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible PTO and 12 paid holidays per year (for Exempt employees)
- 15 vacation days, 7 sick days and 12 paid holidays per year (for Nonexempt employees)
- Annual target bonus of 10%
- Stock options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
