General Atomics · 22 hours ago
Automation Engineer
Acton, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$63K/yr - $106K/yrGeneral Atomics (GA) is a leading resource for high-technology systems development, specializing in advanced electric and electronic technologies. They are seeking a highly motivated Automation Engineer to join their Optical Payload Integration & Test team, focusing on test automation and verification of complex electro-optical payload subsystems.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain Python-based automation test frameworks and libraries for payload and subsystem testing
Implement instrument control interface (e.g., via Ethernet, Serial, VISA, CAN) and integrate hardware drivers into test environments
Build data logging, configuration management, and report-generation utilities that support V&V campaigns
Participate in the architecture and evolution of test infrastructure, ensuring scalability for future production efforts
Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated validation, software packaging, and test execution
Troubleshoot hardware-software interactions and support failure analysis and corrective actions
Support documentation, version control, and traceability across test artifacts
Collaborate with the Flight Software and Systems Engineering teams to assess, debug, and verify C-based embedded code behavior through hardware-in-the-loop testing
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelors degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education
Proficiency in Python, including hardware control and data processing
Experience integrating test equipment and hardware interfaces
Ability to read and understand C code, particularly for diagnostics and interface verification
Familiarity with Linux environments, command-line tools, and version control (Git)
Strong attention to detail, documentation habits, and collaborative problem-solving mindset
U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Security Clearance
Preferred
Experience working with test automation frameworks (e.g., PyVISA, PySerial, pytest)
Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Bitbucket Pipeline, Jenkins, or similar)
Familiarity with SQLite, Pandas/Pyarrow, and NumPy for data analysis and reporting
Experience designing reusable test modules and building documentation for multi-user test environments
Understanding of requirements verification, traceability, and test readiness process
Background in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing or real-time data acquisition
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, hands-on lab environment with minimal supervision
Willingness to support off-shift or extended testing during major integration or environmental test milestones
Company
General Atomics
General Atomics is a defense and technology company specializing in research and technology development.
Founded in 1955
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Wayne Solomon
Vice President, Magnetic Fusion Energy
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