Factory Applications Engineer (Mil Aero; North Reading, MA)

Teradyne; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 126,800 - 202,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid vacation

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A technology company in North Reading, MA is seeking a skilled Factory Applications Engineer to develop test software for advanced testing systems. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and a strong background in C, C++, and C# programming. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in Test Development Engineering. The position offers a salary range of $126,800–202,200 along with various health and well-being benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Test Development or Application Engineering.
• Proficiency with C, C++, and C# programming languages.
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, problem solving, and PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop test software to run on Teradyne’s Spectrum ATE platforms.
• Collaborate with hardware and mechanical engineering teams.
• Create customer-facing documentation for the Test Program Set.

Skills

C Programming

C++ Programming

C# Programming

Test Development Engineering

Application Engineering

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

Visual Studio

Git

TestStand

LabView

LabWindows

Job description

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.

Factory Applications Engineer (Mil Aero; North Reading, MA)

Date: Apr 15, 2026

Location: North Reading, MA, US

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. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day.
We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their own strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better solutions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

Opportunity Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Factory Applications Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be tasked with developing test software to run on Teradyne’s Spectrum ATE platforms. Tasks may include generating test software, using the C or C# language, defining the interfaces between the customers Units Under Test (UUT) and the Teradyne tester, and creating customer-facing documentation for the Test Program Set (TPS). You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams including hardware and mechanical engineering to create reliable and high-performance test solutions.

• Translate Customer Test Requirements to Design, Debug, and Integrate test software to run on Teradyne Spectrum ATE platform consisting of Digital, Analog, and high-speed bus instruments such as eDigital, FIOXI, PBI, DI, BTI, ATI
• Working with internal hardware and mechanical teams, and/or 3rd party vendors
• Define associated test fixtures, including test adapters, cabling, load boards, etc., including switching, filtering, signal conversion, and other functions.
• Development of documentation for Teradyne’s TPS services
• Using tools including, Visual Studio, Git, TestStand, LabView, LabWindows, CVI, Test Studio, Converter Studio
• Devise innovative techniques for testing and characterizing advanced technology.
• Identify trends in customer TPS development to help guide the development of new Teradyne ATE instrumentation and software tools.

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 related field
• 5+ years of experience in Test Development Engineering or Application Engineering using Automated Test Equipment
• Proficiency with C, C++, and C# programming languages
• Comfortable with travel requirements which can be as much as 10% or greater
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, problem solving, and PC skills
• Ability to learn new things quickly and apply them
• Process oriented and continuous improvement focused
• Ability to develop and maintain fellowship across departments
• Prefer knowledge of graphical environments like TestStand or TestStudio
• Prefer familiarity with the Spectrum-9100, Spectrum-HS, HSSUB, or similar
• Prefer familiarity with Teradyne Digital Instrumentation

Education:

BS or MS degree (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science)

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, tuition assistance programs, and more. Please see details.

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.