Senior System Test and Automation Engineer

• Silvus is seeking a Senior System Test and Automation Engineer who will report to the R&D Director, Implementation on the Research and Development team
• The successful individual in this role will be part of the R&D team that understands performance requirements, develops test plans, implements testing infrastructure and streamlined test automation, and performs demonstration of Silvus’ MANET radios and other wireless products and technologies under development
• The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion
• Ownership of the complete design and execution of full coverage test procedures for novel wireless communication, sensing, and other effects and solutions using Silvus hardware and software products
• Working closely with R&D system engineers and Engineering teams to understand performance requirements and expected system behaviors, define test plans and implement test automation, perform troubleshooting and qualification of new designs
• Working closely with the software development team to augment test systems to support rollout of new features and product configurations
• Design and implementation of logging and analysis tools to capture performance of both the systems under test and the test infrastructure itself
• Oversight of the usage, performance, and maintenance of laboratory test setups including variety of wireless environment emulation and test equipment and environments
• Test and hardening of existing features through firmware and hardware changes in a practical environment
• Other related duties, of which the above are representative
• Travel Requirements - Occasional domestic travel away from the office, including overnight, to support experimentation and demonstration of cutting-edge technology under development
• Office environment
• Indoor air-conditioned facility
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:
• Lift equipment up to 20 lbs. for the set-up of demonstrations and testing
• Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves
• Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves
• Walking/Moving in the labs

Benefits

• Flexible work models
• Paid time off
• Paid parental and family leave
• Health care benefits
• Global wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs
• Rotation programs
• Mentor relationships
• Learning and development opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Employee bonuses
• Stock grants & employee stock purchase plans

• Proven experience with wireless and radio communication systems, radio frequency signal propagation principles, and digital communication technologies
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or another relevant field
• Proven experience with lab instruments such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and wireless environment emulation equipment and laboratory configuration
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts
• Demonstrated experience in wireless/networking in an electronics manufacturing or R&D environment
• Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience, specifically in system test and automation
• Demonstrated experience in embedded firmware development, testing, scripting, C/C++, and python
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test
• As a US Federal Contractor, Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen). Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements (needed for some Engineering or R&D roles) will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position. This does NOT apply to international positions; only job postings for positions located in the US
• Advanced degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• Strong verbal and written communications skills to effectively communicate internally and with customers
• Demonstrated experience with TCP/IP networking
• Excellent organizational skills, attentiveness to details, and ability to multi-task and quickly switch gears
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and effectively interact with cross-functional teams and customers