Senior Software Test Engineer

TrellisWare Technologies•San Diego, CA

5h•$100,000 - $165,000

About The Position

TrellisWare launched in 2000 with an innovative culture striving to push technological boundaries in the area of wireless communications. We are now a worldwide leader in highly advanced algorithms, waveforms, and communications systems that range from small form factor radio products to fully integrated solutions. At TrellisWare, we connect passion with purpose and together we make an impact- on our careers, our company, and the world. And you can too. If you love to innovate and collaborate in a dynamic environment where boundaries are being pushed, you belong at TrellisWare. Where the opportunity to serve is not a challenge but a gift. Where you’re never going alone. Because there’s too much at stake to go solo. Our Radio Products Verification Team is seeking a Senior Software Test Engineer. You would be responsible for working in our state-of-the-art test labs verifying and validating the latest advanced radio systems with automated test systems, emulators and advanced test equipment. You’ll work hand in hand with the SW developers to ensure reliable and stable SW builds are provided on a consistent release train. Enhancing cohesiveness and maintaining team morale is a responsibility of all our team members, as is the ambition for self-improvement and talent development. Through this dedication to unity and professional advancement, each team member is directly impacting the successful outcome of TrellisWare’s deliverables and setting the tone for our core values of delivering excellence, pushing boundaries, and empowering people.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science Engineering
Telecommunication/Wireless Communications Theory or related field of study required.
1+ Years Relevant test experience.
1 Year of Wireless communications experience.
Entry to mid-level candidates encouraged to apply.
Strong collaborative drive and interpersonal skills.
Strong initiative, proactive work ethic and prioritization skills.
Trustable judgement and analytical problem-solving skills.
Effective execution and decision making.
Champion of change and promotes innovation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
You can think on your feet. You are analytical, pay attention to detail and are able to communicate your thought process both written and verbally.
You thrive in a collaborative and team-oriented environment.
You have a curiosity to know how things work and passion to learn. You want to know why something fails to work and the initiative to fix it.
You want to work as an experienced SW Test Engineer in product and technology development programs focusing on SW/HW design integration, verification and validation.
Experience programming in Python
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
Note: Many of TrellisWare's positions require a security clearance or the ability to obtain one. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

Experience in automated test case design and execution.
Experience with Networking, IP, TCP, UDP. Common embedded Linux development tools (i.e. compilers, linkers and debuggers) and Linux subsystems.
Technical Knowledge of wireless telecommunications and cellular radio systems standards (FDMA, TDMA).
Fundamental knowledge of RF Technology, Radio Design and RF Test Equipment.
Knowledge of the OSI 7 layers model. Advanced knowledge of layers 2, 3 & 4 -7 desirable.
Ability to use Windows, Linux and command line tools for software installation and diagnostics. Shell scripting or more advanced programming skills a plus.
Experience and/or knowledge of Mobile Ad-hoc Networked (MANET) radios and military communications.
Experience using test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, radio emulators, network analyzers, rf switch matrixes, and multimeters.
An understanding of C++.
Experience with Object-oriented design, data link layer and device drivers as well as ARM based processors.

Responsibilities

Test, Evaluate and Analyze SW/HW integrated wireless communication systems.
Ensure stable and reliable SW builds are released to product development and test teams.
Design, develop, and continuously evolve the test automation capabilities and coverage.
Support systems engineering of TrellisWare proprietary technologies and standards to design, document, and execute test cases.
Top level log analysis, debugging and troubleshooting of SW functional and performance issues.
Support SW error triaging (reproducibility, logging, root cause analysis).
Summarize SW test data and publish results to R&D.
Assessment of performance benchmarking and trends to reference devices/releases.
Contribute to process improvement and planning for the SW Test Team.
Develops relationships with team members built on trust and respect.
An ability to 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.
You will be responsible for specifying, designing, planning, reporting, and testing the latest and greatest SW releases.