Sr. Manufacturing Test Automation Engineer - Optical Systems

Jabil; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 105,100 - 189,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jabil is hiring a Lead Software Development Test Engineer based in Austin, TX. This role will involve developing test systems, maintaining test software, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality. Candidates should have a BS in Engineering or Computer Science, along with 5-8 years of relevant experience. The pay range is $105,100 - $189,200, and the position includes various benefits like medical insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in software manufacturing test development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to travel up to 10% globally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop test systems and procedures for manufacturing processes.
• Create, validate, release, and maintain test software and scripts.
• Support and maintain manufacturing server and rack level test software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on testing requirements.

Skills

Python

Java

Bash

C

C++

Linux

Virtual Machines

Git

Education

BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

VMware

API Management Tools

Job description

Job Family: General Technology Services

Job Profile Title: Lead Software Development Test Engineer

Location/Division Specific Information: Austin, TX/ USA - Remote

How will you make an impact?

Jabil is seeking a Hardware Test Development Engineer who will directly contribute to the transformative growth within our Intelligent Infrastructure division by applying unique and innovative approaches to solving problems within a large-scale software production environment. The Hardware Test Development Engineer plays a vital role in ensuring the quality and reliability of hardware products, contributing to the overall success of the manufacturing process and customer satisfaction. You will be responsible for contributing to the end‑to‑end architecture, definition, development and production deployment of production software applications and infrastructure spanning multiple customers and manufacturing regions. You will also be responsible for interfacing with internal engineering, manufacturing and quality teams and our end customers to ensure your software deliverables meet the rigorous standards of Jabil’s world‑class manufacturing environments.

What will you do?

• Test System Development: Design and develop test systems and procedures for manufacturing processes. This includes creating test plans, test cases, and test scripts to assess the functionality and performance of hardware components or devices such as motherboard, memory, CPU, storage (SSD, HDD, NVMe) and PCIe devices (NIC, GPU, mezzanine cards, RAID cards)
• Test Software Development: Create, validate, release, and maintain test software and scripts that automate the testing process. This software may include code for controlling test equipment, collecting and analyzing data, and generating test reports
• Test Sustaining: Support and maintenance for the manufacturing server (L10) and rack (L11) level test software and infrastructure deployed at our production facilities, including the implementation of minor system configuration changes (new IPNs)
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive manufacturing server (L10) and rack (L11) documentation of test procedures, specifications, and infrastructure
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including hardware engineers, manufacturing engineers, and quality assurance personnel, to ensure alignment on testing requirements and quality standards
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on the latest advancements in testing technologies, methodologies, and industry best practices to keep manufacturing processes competitive and up to date
• Definition and collaboration on overall test infrastructure and application architectures

Education

• BS degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field is required

Experience

• 5-8 years’ experience in a software manufacturing test development/sustaining with enterprise server, storage or networking products is required
• 10+ years of relevant experience in a software manufacturing test development/sustaining with enterprise server, storage or networking products and some college coursework in lieu of a 4‑year degree will be considered
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills is required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Expertise in the following programming/scripting languages: Python, Java, Bash. C, C++, experience a plus
• Linux development expertise with a solid understanding of its fundamentals: CentOS/Ubuntu
• Expertise with hardware and API solutions for controlling, managing and stressing L10 devices (servers, network and storage SSDs, NVMe): IPMI, Redfish, mprime, FIO, Linpack, ptugen, memtester
• Expertise in the creation and configuration (DHCP, PXE boot, nginx) of virtual machines (VMs) using VMware
• Expertise with leading‑edge networking systems, hardware, software and protocols including but not limited to enterprise ethernet datacenter switching/routing L1, L2, and L3 (BGP, DHCP relay, ECMP). Arista CloudVision is a plus
• Experience with code versioning tools (Git preferred)
• Strong knowledge of professional software engineering practices for the complete software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
• Ability to travel up to 10% globally as required

Preferred Qualifications

• MS preferred
• Experience working in a multi‑site and multi‑cultural environments is a plus

Pay & Benefits

The pay range for this role is $105,100 - $189,200. Job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity. The anticipated close date of this job requisition is: July 31, 2026.

As part of the total rewards package, this position is eligible for a short‑term incentive based on performance. In addition, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment; 4 weeks of paid parental leave; in 2026, 11 company‑paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan.