Lead Communications Systems Test Engineer

SGS Consulting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking a Test Engineer to design system- and unit-level test plans for communications systems, and to develop automated tests using Python and Bash. You will troubleshoot HW/SW and RF issues, support prototype validation, analyze performance data, and document results for clear reporting.

This role emphasizes collaboration with engineering teams and robust test methodologies in a Linux environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field.
• 5+ years of software development and system testing in Linux environments.
• Python and Bash scripting proficiency.
• System design, integration, and testing experience.
• Hardware and software integration experience.
• Experience in communication systems or related domains.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute system-level and unit-level test plans for communications systems and subsystems
• Develop automation scripts for testing using Python and Bash
• Troubleshoot software, firmware, and RF/hardware issues
• Support integration and validation of prototypes and testbeds
• Analyze performance data for verification and validation
• Collaborate to identify and fix system anomalies
• Document tests and results for reporting

Skills

Comms integration

Python scripting

Linux

Test planning

HW/SW integration

RF analysis

Data analysis

Documentation

C/C++

Debugging

RF test gear

Wireshark

TCP/IP

MATLAB

CI/CD

Comms theory

Embedded Linux

FPGA

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS/Physics

Tools

Git

Job description

SGS Consulting is seeking a Test Engineer to design system- and unit-level test plans for communications systems, and to develop automated tests using Python and Bash. You will troubleshoot HW/SW and RF issues, support prototype validation, analyze performance data, and document results for clear reporting.

This role emphasizes collaboration with engineering teams and robust test methodologies in a Linux environment.