Test Development Engineer

Synapse-ITS • Greenville, TX

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Test Development Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive test strategies to maximize coverage and ensure product quality. This role involves developing simulators and automated test scripts, as well as designing advanced testing systems for both hardware and software components. The engineer will collaborate closely with product development and operations teams to refine testing approaches and support pilot production runs. Synapse ITS is a comprehensive transportation technology platform focused on increasing roadway safety, accessibility and efficiency through innovative infrastructure. Comprised of 4 leading brands in the traffic industry, Synapse is dedicated to delivering smarter, data-driven technologies to help cities increase safety, optimize resources, and meet Vision Zero goals. As the leading traffic and pedestrian safety platform for intelligent transportation systems ("ITS") in North America with a portfolio of products including Accessible Pedestrian Signals ("APS") systems, intersection traffic safety products and "away from intersection" pedestrian and traffic safety technology. The Company has a track record of innovation, harnessing a broad suite of intellectual property while developing new applications like touchless push buttons, Advanced Traffic Controller (ATC) related products, device connectivity and solar LED technology.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Computer Engineering
• 3+ years of related factory integration experience
• 2+ years’ experience in embedded software development and writing C code for 32-bit microcontroller platforms including STM, NXP, Nordic Semiconductor ARM cores including Cortex-A and Cortex-M variants
• Ability to read schematics to troubleshoot, debug and bring up new hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers and in-circuit emulators
• Proficiency in C Programming
• Working knowledge of Python, Tcl, and VBScript
• Working knowledge of C#
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational and follow-up skills
• Solid problem-solving skills
• Highly technical, quickly grasping how things work
• Presents technical concepts, ideas, and information in terms that both engineers and non-engineers can understand
• Motivated by continuous learning and development
• Functions well in a small company/startup environment. (High visibility, accountability and development velocity)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and collaboratively with a cross functional team
• Disciplined engineering approach
• Differentiates value added activities from waste
• Demonstrates systems thinking

Responsibilities

• Develop Test Strategies to Maximize Test Coverage
• Develop Simulators or Digital Twins to Enable Automated Design Verification of Embedded Systems
• Develop Automated Test Scripts and Software Applications used by the Product Development Staff to Test New Product Interfaces, Connectivity and Benchmark Performance of New Products
• Execute Detailed Design of Automated Factory Test Solutions including hardware & software elements to meet product, quality, cost, and test requirements outlined in Production Test Plans
• Develop and Deploy Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Process Capability metrics into Factory Test Systems
• Debug Factory Test System Issues using Design of Experiments and Failure Analysis methodologies
• Work closely with Product Development and Operations Resources to Execute Pilot Production and Manufacturing Process Qualification
• Publish Test Procedures, Test Specifications, and Acceptance Criteria for New Products
• Support Operations Group as needed to help ensure on-time delivery of product

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level