Software Test Engineer - Embedded Systems & LabVIEW

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 122,715 - 138,441; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York seeks a Computer Specialist III (Software) in the NYCT division. The role focuses on supportability analysis of electronic and electromechanical test equipment, reviewing documents and attending vendor reviews to support acceptance testing of hardware and software.

The position involves developing test plans, troubleshooting hardware and embedded software, and creating procedures for in-house automated test platforms, with full lifecycle project

Qualifications

• Experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and other electronic testing devices.
• Ability to calibrate equipment and perform routine maintenance to ensure accurate testing.
• Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose issues in electronic circuits and systems.
• Understanding of analog and digital circuit design and operation.
• Ability to read and interpret circuit diagrams and schematics.
• Proficiency in using the Linux command line for file management, process monitoring, and system configuration.
• Basic skills in managing user permissions, software installation, and troubleshooting Linux-based systems.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Perl for automation and testing tasks.
• Understanding of programming fundamentals to write and modify scripts or code; National Instruments LabView and TestStand.

Responsibilities

• The selected candidate will be responsible for performing the supportability analysis of electronic and electromechanical assemblies associated with the Contractually obligated Test Equipment.
• Review, comment and report on documents, schematics and drawings; attend vendor design reviews; and participate in the acceptance testing and first article hardware and software.
• Develop and execute test plans; resolve problems; execute fault insertion demonstrations and validate results.
• Assist in testing and debugging of hardware and embedded software within vendor supplied test equipment during the acceptance process; prepare documentation for management of personnel and test procedure development.
• Write and integrate test program software on a functional test platform to allow for testing of boards or modules.
• Develop test procedures and programs for in-house automated test equipment platforms; manage full life cycle projects; install, upgrade and test bench equipment.

Job description

Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York seeks a Computer Specialist III (Software) in the NYCT division. The role focuses on supportability analysis of electronic and electromechanical test equipment, reviewing documents and attending vendor reviews to support acceptance testing of hardware and software.

The position involves developing test plans, troubleshooting hardware and embedded software, and creating procedures for in-house automated test platforms, with full lifecycle project