Automotive Radar Test Engineer — Automation & Analysis

Magna International; Lowell, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Electronics is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer in the United States to develop, maintain, and run automated test routines for radar sensors used in automotive applications. The role requires strong C/C++ programming knowledge and hands-on hardware troubleshooting.

The candidate will interface test software with sensors and equipment via CAN, LAN, USB, GPIB, and RS-232, analyze data, and collaborate with Systems, Hardware, and Software teams. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 4–8+ years of hands-on automated test development in automotive or electronics.
• Proficiency in Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, C, and C++.
• Experience with radar target simulators (RTS) and test equipment.
• Strong system and hardware troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated test workflows for configuration, measurement, and data acquisition of radar sensors.
• Interface test software with sensors and test equipment via CAN, LAN, USB, GPIB, and RS-232 protocols.
• Analyze test data, generate reports, and document findings.
• Collaborate with Systems, Hardware, and Software teams to define and document test requirements and procedures.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of the test software development process.
• Manage configuration control and versioning of test software releases.
• Execute testing activities in accordance with company processes and quality standards.

Skills

Python

C++

C

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Radar test

Education

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

Tools

CAN interfaces

GPIB

RS-232

LAN

Job description

Magna Electronics is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer in the United States to develop, maintain, and run automated test routines for radar sensors used in automotive applications. The role requires strong C/C++ programming knowledge and hands-on hardware troubleshooting.

The candidate will interface test software with sensors and equipment via CAN, LAN, USB, GPIB, and RS-232, analyze data, and collaborate with Systems, Hardware, and Software teams. Visa sponsorship is not available.