Automation Test Engineer Intern

Jobtailor; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Frederick, MD is seeking an engineering intern to support development of automated test solutions. You will write test scripts in Python and LabVIEW, work with oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers, and assist with hardware/software integration and verification.

You will collect and analyze test data, document procedures, and collaborate with RF, digital/FPGA, embedded software, and manufacturing engineers. Strong problem-solving and quick learning are essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering student progressing toward an engineering degree.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science or related field.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Python, C/C++, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or similar languages.
• Basic understanding of electronics, RF, embedded systems, or E&M.
• Laboratory collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Good interpersonal skills and network building.
• Diligent, hardworking, and quick to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of automated engineering test solutions.
• Develop and modify test scripts using Python, LabVIEW, or similar programming environments.
• Interface with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, and power meters.
• Support hardware/software integration, product bring-up, troubleshooting, and verification activities.
• Assist with development and maintenance of test procedures, test fixtures, and automated test equipment.
• Collect, analyze, and visualize engineering test data.
• Support reusable test software and instrument-control capabilities.
• Document test configurations, procedures, results, and engineering findings.
• Collaborate with Test, RF, Digital/FPGA, Embedded Software, Systems, and Manufacturing engineers.
• Assist engineers with engineering assignments, research, design analysis, calculations, and design details.
• Conduct limited-scope testing under engineer supervision.
• Gather and assemble data for engineers.
• Complete assigned tasks on time and perform other duties as assigned.
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the organization’s mission, values, and culture.

Skills

Python

C/C++

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Test Script Development

Electronic Circuits

Digital Systems

Embedded Systems

RF Systems

Engineering Test and Measurement

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Diligence

Quick Learning

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

MATLAB

C/C++

Job description

• Support development and execution of automated engineering test solutions


• Develop and modify test scripts using Python, LabVIEW, or similar programming environments


• Interface with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, and power meters


• Support hardware/software integration, product bring-up, troubleshooting, and verification activities


• Assist with development and maintenance of test procedures, test fixtures, and automated test equipment


• Collect, analyze, and visualize engineering test data


• Support reusable test software and instrument-control capabilities


• Document test configurations, procedures, results, and engineering findings


• Collaborate with Test, RF, Digital/FPGA, Embedded Software, Systems, and Manufacturing engineers


• Assist engineers with engineering assignments, research, design analysis, calculations, and design details


• Conduct limited-scope testing under engineer supervision


• Gather and assemble data for engineers


• Complete assigned tasks on time and perform other duties as assigned


• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the organization’s mission, values, and culture

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED


• Engineering student with some progress towards an engineering degree


• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field


• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills


• Experience with Python, C/C++, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or another programming/scripting language


• Basic understanding of electronic circuits, digital systems, embedded systems, RF systems, or engineering test and measurement


• Ability to work effectively in a laboratory environment and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams


• Good interpersonal skills and ability to build a good network


• Diligent, hardworking, and quick to learn

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in developing and modifying test scripts using Python and LabVIEW, while supporting hardware/software integration and troubleshooting in a collaborative engineering environment. Capable of collecting, analyzing, and visualizing engineering test data, with a solid understanding of electronic circuits and systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Python Programming


• LabVIEW Development


• Test Data Analysis


• Troubleshooting Skills


• Collaboration with Engineering Teams

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Python


• C/C++


• LabVIEW


• MATLAB


• Test Script Development


• Electronic Circuits


• Digital Systems


• Embedded Systems


• RF Systems


• Engineering Test and Measurement

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills


• Problem-Solving Skills


• Interpersonal Skills


• Diligence


• Quick Learning

Industry Keywords

• Engineering Test Solutions


• Automated Test Equipment


• Test Procedures


• Test Fixtures


• Hardware/Software Integration

Tools & Technologies

• Oscilloscopes


• Spectrum Analyzers


• Signal Generators


• Network Analyzers


• Power Meters