Senior Test Automation Software Engineer

CHAOS Industries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pre-IPO stock option grants

Free daily lunch

Unlimited PTO

Medical, dental, and vision benefits paid by company

Job summary

CHAOS Industries is hiring a Senior Software Engineer – Test Automation in El Segundo, California. The role focuses on developing and supporting automated test software for complex hardware and software systems.

The ideal candidate should possess strong Python development skills, hands-on hardware debugging experience, and experience in automating commercial test equipment. Generous benefits include stock options, unlimited PTO, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience working in lab, integration, or production environments.
• Experience developing automated test systems for hardware‑integrated products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test software, frameworks, and infrastructure.
• Integrate and troubleshoot various test equipment.
• Support system integration, root cause analysis, RCCA, and troubleshooting activities.

Skills

Python development

Hands-on hardware debugging

Automation of commercial test equipment

Debugging and troubleshooting

Education

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

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Git

SCPI, Ethernet, Serial, USB, or GPIB interfaces

Linux-based systems

Job description

• CHAOS is seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Test Automation to develop and support automated test software, validation frameworks, and Special Test Equipment (STE/GSE) used to validate complex integrated hardware and software systems in R&D, production, and field environments
• This role combines software development, hardware integration, and automated test infrastructure development for RF, comms, electro-optical, and embedded systems
• The ideal candidate has strong Python development experience, hands‑on hardware debugging skills, and experience automating commercial test equipment
• Develop and maintain automated test software, frameworks, and infrastructure for system, subsystem, and production test
• Create Python-based automation for COTS instrumentation, embedded systems, and electrical STE/GSE
• Develop and execute automated verification, validation, and acceptance test procedures
• Integrate and troubleshoot oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, VNAs, DMMs, and related test equipment
• Collaborate with Systems, Hardware, Software, and Production teams to define test strategies and interfaces
• Support system integration, root cause analysis, RCCA, and troubleshooting activities
• Improve test reliability, throughput, maintainability, and operational efficiency
• Develop technical documentation, training materials, and operational procedures
• Support deployment and sustainment of test systems in manufacturing and field environments

Benefits

• Generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance + (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO (for exempt employees), casual dress code
• Life, FSA, HSA, 401k (+ Company match), and more
• Medical, dental and vision benefits will be 100% paid for by the company

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux-based systems and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, MATLAB, or C++
• Hands‑on experience working in lab, integration, or production environments
• Strong Python software development experience
• Experience automating commercial test equipment using SCPI, Ethernet, Serial, USB, or GPIB interfaces
• 5+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
• Familiarity with RF, radar, embedded, or electronic systems
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and technical communication skills
• Experience developing automated test systems for hardware‑integrated products
• Master’s degree in Engineering
• Experience with RF/radar systems and production test environments
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals and diagnostic tools
• Experience with Git, CI/CD, and software configuration management
• Experience with STE, GSE, ATE, or manufacturing test systems
• Experience developing operator GUIs or automated data analysis tools
• Experience with automated data collection, telemetry analysis, or measurement system integration
• Familiarity with distributed, real‑time, or asynchronous software systems