ATE Engineer

Tata Advanced Systems (TASL); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) is seeking an experienced ATE/LabVIEW engineer to design and validate test systems for HIL testing. You will lead hardware integration, instrument communication and test automation frameworks, ensuring alignment with ATE requirements and safety standards.

The role involves developing LabVIEW RT solutions, PXI-based test rigs, and reusable libraries, while collaborating with hardware, IV&V, validation and software teams to deliver robust validation reports and

Qualifications

• Expertise in NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand and VeriStand with instrument communication.
• Experience in ATE system requirement collection and RIG design.
• Development of an ATE using LabVIEW Real-Time and NI PXI for HIL testing.
• Knowledge of configuring gains/ offsets and signal adjustments for testing.
• Familiar with MIL-STD-810, DO-160, DO254 and IMTAR 21 hardware standards.
• Understanding of use case and test case scenarios; SDLC and Agile.
• Ability to write technical specs, design docs, ATP/ATR and validation reports.
• Develop LabVIEW libraries, drivers, and APIs; data logging and analysis.
• Collaborate with hardware, IV&V, validation and SW teams; strong debugging.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate ATE systems using LabVIEW RT and NI PXI for HIL testing.
• Configure equipment gains, offsets, and handling of communication protocols.
• Lead technical discussions with cross-functional teams and document outcomes.
• Prepare validation reports, ATP/ATR, and technical documentation for delivery.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards during development.
• Perform code reviews and enforce coding standards and best practices.

Skills

LabVIEW

TestStand

VeriStand

HIL testing

Hardware integration

Test automation

SDLC

Agile

Debugging

Tools

MATLAB (Basics)

IBM SVN

MySQL

MSSQL

Job description

Required Skills

• Should have strong expertise in National Instruments (NI) LabVIEW, NI Test Stand, NI Veri Stand, instrument communication, hardware integration, and test automation frameworks.
• Good understanding of the various processes and concepts related to ATE system requirement collection, ATE RIG design.
• Has the ability to apply concepts and principles to ATE system requirement collection, ATE RIG design.
• Development of an ATE using LabVIEW Real-Time and NI PXI systems for HIL Testing.
• Knowledge of configuring the equipment and adjusting for gain/ reset/ Span/Drift/Threshold adjusts, offsets etc.
• Familiar with Hardware standards (MIL-STD-810, DO-160, DO254, IMTAR 21)
• Understanding of Use case and Test case scenarios, Basic knowledge of use Case definitions
• Knowledge of Testing /Environmental/ Qualification, compliance and Certification Standards
• Knowledge of safety critical parameters and overall system safety
• Formulation of Tech Requirements, Evaluation of Tech proposal, Preparation of Technical Specs & Design Documents, ATP and ATR.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, Calibration, Real and Offline Performance Data Logging and Data Analysis, Obsolescence Management.
• Develop reusable LabVIEW libraries, drivers, and APIs.
• Experience in Hardware In Loop (HIL) and Software In Loop (SIL) Test.
• Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, IV&V, validation and SW Developmental team.
• Prepare technical documentation, user manuals, and validation reports.
• Good understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC) and Agile Methodology.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills during development and testing.

Software Tools

• NI LabVIEW
• NI Test Stand
• NI Veri Stand
• MATLAB (Basics)
• Any Source Control Tools like IBM, SVN, etc
• MSSQL/MYSQL Database

Communication Protocols

RS232, RS485/422, TCP/IP, UDP, ARINC 429, MIL1553B, CAN , Modbus, GPIB, USB, FTP and SPI.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and lead technical discussions.
• Good stakeholder management and mentoring skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.