Senior Hardware Test Automation Engineer
IonQQuantum Computing company
Louisville, United States$126,887 - $181,949 USDSenior
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About the role
TL;DR
Lead automated hardware test development and execution for satellite subsystems.
- •As a Senior Hardware Test Automation Engineer, you will lead the development of automated hardware test capabilities and execute verification and validation campaigns for satellite subsystems.
- •You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure rapid, repeatable, and reliable hardware testing at scale.
- •Key Responsibilities Own automated test development from concept through deployment for new hardware.
- •Develop and maintain automated test capabilities (primarily in Python) to control lab equipment and verify hardware behavior.
- •Create reusable frameworks and libraries for test automation across multiple hardware subsystems.
- •Execute hardware test campaigns, analyze results, and identify root causes of anomalies.
- •Interface with flight software and ground software teams to ensure cohesive test interfaces.
- •Requirements 6+ years of experience in a similar role.
- •Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- •Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
- •Proficiency in Python for test scripting and automation.
- •Familiarity with lab equipment and control interfaces (GPIB, Ethernet, USB).
Required skills
PythonGitCI/CDNumPyPandas
Nice-to-have skills
Grafana
Domain expertise
aerospacedefense
Benefits & perks
Bonus, Equity, Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, Matching 401(k), Unlimited PTO and paid holidays, Parental/adoption leave, Legal insurance, Home technology stipend
Tech stack
PythonGitCI/CDNumPyPandasGrafana