Automation Test Engineer
About The Position
TrellisWare is a worldwide leader in advanced algorithms, waveforms, and communications systems, seeking an Automation Test Engineer (ATE) to join their Engineering Team. The ATE team designs, implements, verifies, and scales complex infrastructure systems for cutting-edge radio development. This role involves designing test cases in TrellisWare’s automation scripting environment, building advanced radio automated test systems, developing tools for data collection and visualization, and performing data-driven analysis of system behavior. You will work on next-generation self-networking hand-held radios for Special Forces or new modem technologies. Enhancing team cohesiveness, morale, self-improvement, and talent development are key aspects of this role, directly impacting TrellisWare’s deliverables and core values.
Requirements
- BSEE, BSCE, BS Physics, or equivalent
- 1– 8 years’ experience
- Knowledge of object-oriented design.
- Knowledge of device drivers.
- SW development skills with database and web experience.
- Knowledge of common embedded Linux development tools (i.e. compilers, linkers and debuggers) and Linux subsystems.
- Windows, Linux GUI and command line tools for software installation and diagnostics.
- The OSI 7 layers model. Advanced knowledge of layers 1, 2, 3, & 4. Layers 5-7 desirable.
- Knowledge of RF technology, radio design, and RF test equipment.
- Familiarity with IP networking.
- Familiarity with Raspberry PI setup, configuration, and integration.
- Familiarity with wireless telecommunications and cellular radio systems standards (FDMA,TDMA).
- Analytical, attention to detail, and able to communicate thought process both written and verbally.
- Curiosity to know how things work and passion to learn.
- Initiative to fix problems.
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Mobile Ad-hoc Networked (MANET) radios and military communications is a plus.
- Experience developing embedded software using C/C++ on a Linux platform is a plus.
- Shell scripting or more advanced programming skills a plus.
- Hardware design skills and test fixture development using bed of nails a plus.
Responsibilities
- Design, maintain, and deploy an automated scripting environment and test sequencer.
- Create and document programming APIs to facilitate the rapid development of automated tests.
- Create user interfaces that enable easy access to device capabilities.
- Develop, document, and execute automated test scripts that characterize key performance parameters.
- Perform detailed data analysis to diagnose and identify performance related issues.
- Contribute to process improvement and planning of the ATE Team.
- Support systems engineering of TrellisWare proprietary technologies.
- Test infrastructure development to include programming APIs, user interfaces, data collection, and data post processing.
- Operating and programming test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, radio emulators, network analyzers, RF switch matrixes, and multimeters.
- Automated test case design and execution.
- Generate a test plan from engineering designs and subsequently develop and support a system of software test code for units under test, including the development of a test database.
- Spearhead design for testability (DfT) with HW and SW developers to ensure TrellisWare products have advanced capability for automated testing.
Benefits
- Competitive pay according to market, qualifications, and experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
