System Engineer

Ascendion; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Long‑term disability insurance

Short‑term disability insurance

5 personal days per year

Paid vacation 10-15 days

6 holidays + 1 floating holiday

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking a Systems Engineer in Redmond, WA to support satellite connectivity and roll out manufacturing test software for OHA 3.1 components. You will work on Python-based test systems, hardware/software integration, and deployment across about 20 test stations with collaboration from software, hardware, and production teams.

The role emphasizes strong Python skills, test automation experience, and a background in manufacturing or lab testing, with on-site duties in Redmond, WA and a

Qualifications

• Strong Python programming skills.
• Experience with test automation/test systems development.
• Manufacturing, production, hardware, or laboratory testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Support test station bring-up, deployment, commissioning, and qualification.
• Integrate test software with hardware, instruments, and fixtures.
• Support measurement stability and repeatability testing.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and manufacturing teams.
• Support deployment and maintenance of manufacturing test software.

Skills

Python

Test automation

Hardware testing

Team collaboration

Tools

RS-232

GPIB

I2C

National Instruments

Job description

Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth.
Learn more at https://ascendion.com/ .

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We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands‑on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high‑performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

About the Role

Location: Redmond, WA

We are looking for a Systems Engineer to support satellite connectivity initiative, with the rollout of manufacturing test software for OHA 3.1 satellite components.
This role focuses on Python-based test systems, hardware/software integration, and manufacturing test station deployment. You will work closely with software developers, hardware engineers, and production teams across approximately 20 test stations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support test station bring-up, deployment, commissioning, and qualification.
• Integrate test software with hardware, instruments, and fixtures.
• Support measurement stability and repeatability testing.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and manufacturing teams.
• Support deployment and maintenance of manufacturing test software.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong Python programming skills.
• Experience with test automation/test systems development.
• Manufacturing, production, hardware, or laboratory testing experience.

Desired Qualifications

• OOP with Python
• RS-232, GPIB, or I2C
• National Instruments/test instrumentation
• Aerospace, satellite, electronics, or semiconductor experience

Salary and Other Compensation:

The salary for this position is between $140,000 – $150,000 USD annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long‑term disability insurance] [short‑term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]

Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees.

Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.