Senior Software Test Engineer for Electronic Assemblies

Tractor Supply Company; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared Ownership plan

401k Plan

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

Co‑Sponsored Health Plan

Paid Leave

Job summary

Falcata in Huntsville, AL seeks a Senior Software Test Engineer for Electronic Assemblies to develop and execute test infrastructure, drivers, scripts, and test cases for RF & Microwave hardware and software products.

You will design automated test scripts for functional, integration, regression, and hardware/software tests; build reusable automation frameworks; and mentor junior engineers in scripting and automation.

Qualifications

• BS degree and 5–7 years in industry.
• Proficient in designing and executing hardware/software test plans.
• Experience with RF test equipment and lab instrumentation.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and execute integration, product, and regression test plans.
• Hands-on lab testing of integrated electrical hardware and software systems.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team locally and across locations.
• Mentor junior test engineers in scripting techniques and automation principles.

Skills

Test automation

Scripting

RF & microwave testing

Lab instrumentation

Python

C# / .NET

Linux

Communication skills

Education

BS Degree

Tools

NI platforms

RF test equipment

Job description

Falcata is currently seeking a Senior Software Test Engineer for Electronic Assemblies in Huntsville, AL with an industry focus in the testing of RF & Microwave systems. In this role, the candidate will develop and execute test infrastructure, drivers, scripts, and test cases for hardware and software products using standard test automation frameworks and tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the defining, developing, and execution of integration, product, and regression test plans.
• Support all phases of product test from lab prototyping, V&V, Qualification, through transition to manufacturing.
• Hands‑on lab testing of integrated electrical hardware and software systems.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary team locally and across physical locations.
• Work within a multi‑discipline team of systems, hardware, mechanical, software, and firmware engineers to build complete solutions and products.

Key Software Responsibilities include

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for:
  • Functional testing
  • Integration testing
  • Regression testing
  • Hardware/Software integration testing
  • Interface and protocol validation
• Develop reusable automation frameworks supporting long lifecycle defense programs.
• Write secure, maintainable scripts supporting repeatable verification activities.
• Automate verification of system requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Support test execution in lab, simulation, and target hardware environments
• Mentor junior test engineers in scripting techniques and automation principles

Required Qualifications

• BS Degree and minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in industry.
• Experience with the following is required:
  • Developing test plans, frameworks, and test interfaces for integrated electrical hardware/software products.
  • Developing and executing unit, subsystem, and system test cases.
  • Developing test station software.
  • Design, and build, the required software ecosystem for the device under test.
  • Proficient in test development for RF & microwave products, along with related lab instrumentation.
  • Experience with RF test equipment (e.g., signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, etc.)
  • Electrical Functional Test development for low volume high mix, and low mix high volume manufacturing environments
• Possess excellent organizational and communications skills.
• Able to prioritize work and maximize productivity.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electric Engineering BS, or Computer Science Degree is preferred.
• Experience with radar, SIGINT, and/or electronic warfare product development.
• Significant experience developing automated test cases with Python, .Net, NI platforms.
• Linux experience - environment, software development

Falcata Benefits

Falcata offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including:

• Shared Ownership plan
• 401k Plan
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Co‑Sponsored Health Plan
• Paid Leave

Falcata offers a professional working environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package. Come and join our team!

Employment at Falcata is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on the race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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