Aerospace Hardware Validation Engineer – Python Scripts

Capgemini Engineering; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plans (401(k))

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering seeks a Verification and Validation (Hardware) Engineer/Technician to join our Aerospace Engineering team. You will develop Python-based tests for embedded hardware interfaces and work independently in a lab while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, 3+ years hardware validation experience, and strong debugging skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in hardware validation, testing, or automation. Basic Python scripting for hardware testing and validation.
• Hands-on experience with board-level debugging and hardware troubleshooting. Strong knowledge of hardware communication protocols, including UART, RS-422/485, SPI, I2C, GPIO, Ethernet, and CAN.
• Experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, power supplies, and signal generators.
• Ability to create test plans, execute tests, and analyze results. Experience with Git and software development best practices.
• Knowledge of aerospace or safety-critical standards such as DO-178C is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently in a lab environment

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute basic Python-based hardware validation scripts. Perform board-level and interface-level testing for embedded hardware systems.
• Translate hardware requirements into test procedures and pass/fail criteria. Validate and troubleshoot interfaces including UART, RS-422/485, SPI, I2C, GPIO, Ethernet, and CAN.
• Use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, power supplies, and signal generators. Diagnose and isolate hardware, firmware, test script, and test setup issues.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and drive issue resolution. Create clean, maintainable Python code with robust logging and error handling. Utilize Git for version control and participate in code reviews.
• Maintain test documentation, traceability, and execution reports. Support test automation improvements to increase reliability and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and provide regular project status updates.

Skills

Python scripting

Hardware testing

Git

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or CS

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

DMMs

Power supplies

Signal generators

Job description

Capgemini Engineering seeks a Verification and Validation (Hardware) Engineer/Technician to join our Aerospace Engineering team. You will develop Python-based tests for embedded hardware interfaces and work independently in a lab while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, 3+ years hardware validation experience, and strong debugging skills.