Rotational Applications Engineer, Defense & Aerospace

Teradyne; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Teradyne’s Defense & Aerospace Rotational Track (DART) offers an 18‑month program for new college graduates to become Applications Engineers through three six‑month rotations. You start in Quality Assurance, move to Total Test Solutions, and finish in Systems Engineering or Field Applications Engineering.

You will work in C/C++ and C# on Windows, build test software, test hardware, and collaborate across software, hardware, QA and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field, completed before July 2027 program start.
• Hands-on lab experience using instruments such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal generators.
• Programming experience in C/C++ and/or C#. Python or PowerShell scripting is a plus.
• Foundational knowledge of analog and digital circuits, including reading schematics and datasheets.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting technical results.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, domestically; up to 50% after rotation.
• Experience using defect tracking and source control tools like Git, TFVC, Azure DevOps, or Jira.

Responsibilities

• Develop, debug, and maintain test software and customer test programs in C/C++ and C# in a Windows environment.
• Build hands-on lab skills by troubleshooting analog, digital, RF, and bus-communication hardware with oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and ATE instrumentation.
• Collaborate with Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, QA, Manufacturing, and customers to resolve complex system-level problems.
• Apply QA and TPS learnings to complete test systems in Systems Engineering, or to customer programs on site in Field Applications Engineering.
• Deliver results in each host group and present outcomes in end-of-rotation reviews with rotation managers.
• Grow through mentorship from experienced engineers and rotation managers.
• Complete the program with a final review and continue in the Applications Engineer role.

Skills

C/C++

C#

Python scripting

Windows

Debugging hardware

Team collaboration

Git

Jira

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

Git

TFVC

Azure DevOps

Jira

Job description

Teradyne’s Defense & Aerospace Rotational Track (DART) offers an 18‑month program for new college graduates to become Applications Engineers through three six‑month rotations. You start in Quality Assurance, move to Total Test Solutions, and finish in Systems Engineering or Field Applications Engineering.

You will work in C/C++ and C# on Windows, build test software, test hardware, and collaborate across software, hardware, QA and customers.