Software Test Engineer # 25375

Blue Chip Talent; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent talent solutions provider in California is seeking a skilled Automated Test Engineer. The role involves developing custom automated test systems for complex electronic control units. Candidates should have a BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, with over 5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in Python programming. This position offers opportunities within a dynamic automotive environment, ensuring collaboration with design teams and supporting high-volume production testing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing automated test equipment (ATE) for electronics.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and PCB layouts.
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, or semiconductor industry.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design teams to define test requirements.
• Develop automated test sequences in Python.
• Ensure robust test solutions for high-volume production.

Skills

Python programming

Electrical Engineering

Test instrumentation knowledge

Automotive communication protocols

Education

BS/MS in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Automated Test Equipment (ATE)

DMMs

Signal analyzers/generators

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist - Engineering at Blue Chip Talent

Blue Chip Talent, in partnership with a leading automotive technology organization, is seeking a skilled Automated Test Engineer. This role is responsible for developing and deploying custom automated test systems for complex electronic control units (ECUs), ensuring functionality across telematics, infotainment, ADAS, battery management, and more.

Job Duties

• Collaborate with electronics design teams to define test requirements and strategies
• Develop automated test sequences in Python using an internal framework
• Create clear, well-documented test cases and operational procedures
• Integrate automation hardware, including power supplies, DMMs, analyzers, and multiplexers
• Partner with cross-functional teams to meet validation, EMC, and product launch requirements
• Support deployment and maintenance of ATE systems at manufacturing facilities
• Interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and component datasheets for test development
• Ensure robust, scalable test solutions for high-volume production environments

Skills & Experience

Required

• BS/MS in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years designing automated test equipment (ATE) for electronics
• Proficiency in Python programming
• Strong understanding of test instrumentation: power supplies, DMMs, signal analyzers/generators, and multifunction I/O devices
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and PCB layouts
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols: CAN, CAN-FD, DoIP, Automotive Ethernet, LIN
• Experience in the automotive, aerospace, or semiconductor industry
• Background in validation testing for complex electromechanical systems
• Knowledge of EMC or environmental testing standards
• Familiarity with electromechanical fixture design or test automation hardware

Blue Chip Talent is an award-winning and woman-owned talent solutions provider based out of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. For over 30 years, we’ve specialized in IT, Engineering, and Professional Services staffing—now serving clients in 37 states and counting. We connect the market's elite talent with top employers, pairing exceptional white‑glove service with proven hiring results to drive innovation and fuel growth. We offer industry‑leading benefits options and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values merit‑based recruitment centered on technical ability, skillset, and alignment with our employing partners.