Automated Test Applications Engineer (Mil Aero; Software Development, System Design & Integration)

Teradyne; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Tuition assistance

Retirement savings plans

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Teradyne’s Defense and Aerospace Division seeks an Automated Test Applications Engineer to join the Total Test Solutions team in North Reading. You will design, develop, and integrate automated test solutions for critical defense and aerospace systems, guiding hardware, software, and fixturing from concept to completion.

You will build C# software for automated test equipment, create operator interfaces, and drive system integration while collaborating with electrical/mechanical engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Application Engineering using Automated Test Equipment or related roles.
• Strong programming skills with C# or other OO languages.
• Experience with Visual Studio and debugging tools.
• Familiarity with Git or similar source control.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical hardware with multimeter/oscilloscope.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy to turn complex customer requirements into automated test solutions including fixturing, cabling, and software.
• Present strategy in design reviews with stakeholders (SRR, PDR, CDR).
• Collaborate with electrical/mechanical engineers to support the strategy.
• Develop custom software in C# to operate automated test equipment and fixturing.
• Integrate software/hardware, debug system issues, and provide fixes.
• Create Operator Interfaces using test executive environments like TestStand.
• Document software with operator manuals and version descriptions.

Skills

C# programming

Visual Studio

Git

Test equipment

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

TestStand

TestStudio

Spectrum 9100

Job description

Automated Test Applications Engineer (Mil Aero; Software Development, System Design & Integration)

Date: Sep 7, 2026

Location: North Reading, MA, US

Teradyne’s Defense and Aerospace Division leads in providing high-performance test solutions for defense and aerospace markets. Our products ensure the reliability of both military and commercial aerospace electronics. The growing demand for high-performance test systems is driven by new programs like tactical aircraft and missile systems, along with upgrade initiatives.

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.

Our Purpose TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supportedto innovate and learn something new every day. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

Opportunity Overview

We are seeking an applications engineer to join our Total Test Solutions team. We design and develop custom automated test solutions for critical, cutting-edge Defense and Aerospace technology. Our engineers are responsible for the full solution, guiding hardware design, developing custom software, and integrating the completed parts.

Develop strategy to turn complex customer requirements into complete automated test solutions, including custom fixturing, cabling, and software

Present the planned strategy to internal and external stakeholders in standard design reviews, including System Requirement Review, Preliminary Design Review, and Critical Design Review

Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to guide design efforts and ensure designs support the planned strategy

Develop custom software in C# to operate automated test equipment and fixturing

Integrate new software and hardware, debug and solve system issues

Develop Operator Interfaces using test executive environments like TestStand

Provide documentation for the software you developed, including operator’s manuals and version description documents

Work with a wide range of electrical technologies including high-speed digital buses, ethernet, analog signals, power systems and more

Develop primarily with C# but have some exposure to other languages such as C, Python, and LabView

All About You

We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you’re ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or other related technical field

5+ years of experience in Application Engineering using Automated Test Equipment, Test Development Engineering, or other relevant experience

Strong programming skills with C# or other object-oriented languages

Experience with Visual Studio or other IDE and associated debug tools

Familiarity with Git or other source control tools

Ability to troubleshoot electrical hardware using multimeter, oscilloscope, etc.

Excellent technical presentation skills

Comfortable working full-time onsite , 5 days per week

Able to support occasional travel, up to 10% or greater

Prefer experience with test executive environments like TestStand and TestStudio

Prefer experience with Spectrum 9100, Spectrum HS, or similar automated test equipment

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position.

Compensation: The base salary range for this role is$126,800- 202,200. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.

Incentive Plan: This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuitionassistanceprograms, and more.

ITAR Restriction: All candidates for this ITAR restricted position must be one of the following: US Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident, Asylee, Refugee or otherwise lawfully admitted under an amnesty program.

FOUO Designation: This position may require access to work under Federal Contracts under the "For Official Use Only" designation, and as such, you may be limited to access such programs if you are not a US citizen or if you have dual citizenship.

The above listed position may involve access to export controlled technology and may be subject to export licensing requirements prior to employment.