Senior Test Automation Software Engineer

• CHAOS is seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Test Automation to develop and support automated test software, validation frameworks, and Special Test Equipment (STE/GSE) used to validate complex integrated hardware and software systems in R&D, production, and field environments
• This role combines software development, hardware integration, and automated test infrastructure development for RF, comms, electro-optical, and embedded systems
• The ideal candidate has strong Python development experience, hands-on hardware debugging skills, and experience automating commercial test equipment
• Develop and maintain automated test software, frameworks, and infrastructure for system, subsystem, and production test
• Create Python-based automation for COTS instrumentation, embedded systems, and electrical STE/GSE
• Develop and execute automated verification, validation, and acceptance test procedures
• Integrate and troubleshoot oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, VNAs, DMMs, and related test equipment
• Collaborate with Systems, Hardware, Software, and Production teams to define test strategies and interfaces
• Support system integration, root cause analysis, RCCA, and troubleshooting activities
• Improve test reliability, throughput, maintainability, and operational efficiency
• Develop technical documentation, training materials, and operational procedures
• Support deployment and sustainment of test systems in manufacturing and field environments

Benefits

• Generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance + (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO (for exempt employees), casual dress code
• Life, FSA, HSA, 401k (+ Company match), and more
• Medical, dental and vision benefits will be 100% paid for by the company

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field
• Experience with Linux-based systems and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, MATLAB, or C++
• Familiarity with RF, radar, embedded, or electronic systems
• 5+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and technical communication skills
• Experience automating commercial test equipment using SCPI, Ethernet, Serial, USB, or GPIB interfaces
• Hands-on experience working in lab, integration, or production environments
• Experience developing automated test systems for hardware-integrated products
• Strong Python software development experience
• Master’s degree in Engineering
• Experience with RF/radar systems and production test environments
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals and diagnostic tools
• Experience with Git, CI/CD, and software configuration management
• Experience with STE, GSE, ATE, or manufacturing test systems
• Experience developing operator GUIs or automated data analysis tools
• Experience with automated data collection, telemetry analysis, or measurement system integration
• Familiarity with distributed, real-time, or asynchronous software systems