Senior Test Design Engineer

Senior Test Design Engineer

Based at our York office, the Senior Test Design Engineer will be a member of our Global R&D team responsible for the development and implementation of functional tests for new and existing Adtran products, and for the underlying test infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design or assist in the design of software for test infrastructure and test frameworks, software packages, server management, network configuration, file synchronization, database operations, and web services.
• Develop or assist in the development of advanced software applications to support current and future hardware designs.
• Design or assist in the design of hardware, including special test instruments as needed to support new product interface and testing requirements.
• Automate tests in C++ and Python, generate new test procedures, and implement test hardware.
• Fault isolate and repair test equipment failures to the component level in a manufacturing environment.
• Other projects and assignments may result and be assigned to accommodate the changing needs of the department and the company.

Qualifications

• Extensive professional engineering experience.
• Specialist engineering knowledge with the ability to lead projects.
• Experience in Python and C++ object oriented programming and debugging methodologies.
• Knowledge and experience in Linux and SQL.
• Experience with version control tools (Git, Subversion).
• Experience with communications test development tools such as terminal emulation packages and network monitoring software.
• Experience with hardware debugging and repair, including use of diagnostic equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and traffic monitors, plus lab tools such as soldering stations, cable crimpers, and mechanical assembly tools.
• Knowledge of basic communications technologies such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, switches, and routers; telecommunications carrier technologies such as xDSL and xPON would be an advantage.

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Information Science) required.

Scope of Employment

• Fulltime / Permanent
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally
• Located within commuting distance of York preferred
• Primary location of job Office based (York), hybrid working subject to business requirements

Compensation & Benefits

• 26 days holiday + public holidays (prorated)
• Company pension scheme (salary sacrifice) - 7% company contribution
• Healthcare cover for employee and spouse/children
• Life Assurance 4 salary
• Private Health Insurance to cover serious illnesses (after 2 years continuous service)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle Scheme and monthly gym allowance
• Free onsite parking