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Lynk · 4 hours ago

Automation Software Developer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Lynk is the inventor of satellite direct to device technology, enabling mobile connectivity for billions. As an Automation Software Developer, you will design, build, and test automation frameworks for Lynk's cellular network, ensuring system requirements are met and performance is optimized.

Information TechnologyInternetInternet of ThingsTelecommunications

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work as part of the telecom development team, in close coordination with product management, to become a resident expert on system requirements and system design

Leveraging your expertise of the Lynk Network, design end to end test plans, procedures, and scripts for verifying system requirements are met and bugs are identified

Support the testing of the Lynk Network in the lab environment as well as out in the field

Ownership of testing new releases, including new features and regressions

Ownership of system performance characterization and metrics

Communicate test progress, results, and issues to stakeholders by maintaining up to date bug reports and performance metrics

Conduct and organize testing efforts and plans

Perform manual testing when automation doesn’t yet exist, such as new features, and automated testing using our automated testing frameworks

Design and implement automated test cases using languages such as Python, ROBOT, etc

Contribute to test automation frameworks and data analysis tools

Leverage various tools and methods, such as network analyzers, traffic generators, simulators, emulators, etc

Selection or development of software tools to support system verification

Identify, document, and report bugs and defects related to cellular network performance, functionality, and compatibility

Analyze test results and provide recommendations for improvement

Collaborate with the development team and the product manager to ensure quality standards and customer expectations are met

Debug and troubleshoot issues that arise during testing, including functional and performance testing

Documentation of testing plans, operational procedures, and results

Stay updated with the latest cellular network trends and technologies, such as 5G, LTE, and IoT

Design, development, and optimization of Lynk’s testing procedures and policies for our ongoing test campaign for our telecommunications technology

Implement continuous improvements and best practices within the team, and larger organization

Operation, maintenance, and calibration of test equipment

Qualification

Cellular communications systemsTest automation frameworksNetwork testing toolsPython programmingLinux Operating SystemsObject Oriented ProgrammingInfrastructure automation toolsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCritical thinking

Required

A Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field

At least four years of experience integrating and testing cellular communications systems including GSM, 2G, LTE and 4G

In-depth understanding of the GSM or LTE architecture, protocols, and standards

Experience using network testing tools and frameworks, such as QXDM, Wireshark, Spirent, IXIA, iPerf, Traceroute, and others. However, UI testing, Selenium, and Cucumber are not relevant

Experience building test automation frameworks in Python or other language

Two years of experience developing automated test cases

Proficiency with Linux Operating Systems

Proficiency with scripting in Python and Bash

Proven experience leading product testing

Understanding of networking concepts, such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, etc

Proficiency desired in Object Oriented Programming - OOP, such as Python, C, C++, or Java

Experience with programming languages, databases, and web technologies, such as Python, Java, C, SQL, and HTML

Familiarity with concepts such as DevOps, IaC, CICD, and SCM

Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Gitlab, Jenkins, AWS Cloud, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes

Ability to write clear and concise test documentation and reports

Excellent verbal and written communication skills