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Textron Systems · 2 months ago

Test Automation Engineer III/IV

Wilmington, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$143K/yr - $218K/yr

5+ years exp

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a multi-industry company that serves customers in aerospace and defense. The Test Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing automation software, interfacing with product development teams, and developing testing requirements based on engineering design documentation.

Manufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and implement automation software from requirements to prototype and customer deployment

Interface with product development teams to determine appropriate test strategy and coverage for functional requirements

Develop a set of testing requirements based on hardware engineering design documentation

Develop modular, reusable test and automation software in NI-Lab View, Python or standard Windows OS Executive and GUI tools for manufacturing and engineering design verification

Write automation software to interact with electronics hardware, test equipment, instrumentation, and production data systems

Strong understanding of general control design principles including various communication protocols (Serial, Ethernet)

Utilizing state of the art PXI, LAN, USB as well as legacy IEEE-488 and other instrumentation in a context of automated parametric measurements, while maintaining a modular, flexible and scalable design approach

Qualification

LabViewPythonC#/C++TroubleshootingSoftware Configuration ManagementVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeamworkProblem Solving

Required

B. S. in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years' experience developing instrument driven test software or M. S. in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years' experience developing instrument driven test software (Level III)

B. S. in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years' experience developing instrument driven test software or M. S. in Electrical Engineering with 6+ years' experience developing instrument driven test software (Level IV)

Solid programming knowledge in LabView or Python

Experience in problem isolation with demonstrable troubleshooting skills

Relevant experience with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review

Effectively communicates with and engages all levels of the organization verbally and in writing; translates technical decisions/strategies into business terms and implications

Exhibits an assertive personality with a strong bias for action with results-orientation; tackles tough problems with firm deadlines

Must have strong written and verbal communications skills and be able to work in a team-oriented environment