Test Automation Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA; North Reading (MA); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Zusammenfassung

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Test Engineer to advance validation across hardware and software systems. You will develop HIL/SIL environments, map requirements, and track defects using Jira/TestRail, aligning with robotics, firmware, and product teams.

Strong Python/C++ skills and experience with embedded systems are required. Qualified candidates have 3+ years (mid) or 5+ years (senior) in HW/SW testing, with experience in safety-critical environments and automation.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field.
• 3+ years (mid-level) or 5+ years (senior) experience in HW/SW testing or validation.
• Experience testing robotics, embedded systems, or autonomous platforms.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, or similar programming languages.
• Strong understanding of system integration and debugging methodologies.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex hardware/software interactions.
• Experience building HIL systems from the ground up.
• SDET or Quality Engineering background.
• Exposure to AI-driven automation technologies.
• Knowledge of safety-critical systems and operational environments.

Aufgaben

• Support system integration testing across hardware and software components.
• Develop and maintain HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) and SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) test environments.
• Define and manage requirements traceability and test case mapping.
• Track defects and test progress using Jira, TestRail, or similar.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and reliability standards.
• Work cross-functionally with robotics, controls, firmware, and product teams.
• Build automated test frameworks and supporting tooling.
• Create and execute validation strategies for robotic systems.
• Integrate software, hardware, controls, and networking components into automated testing solutions.
• Develop test plans covering functional, performance, and reliability requirements.
• Analyze failures and partner with engineering teams to drive corrective actions.
• Improve test efficiency through automation and continuous integration practices.

Kenntnisse

Python

C++

Ausbildung

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

Tools

Jira

TestRail

Jobbeschreibung

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life-from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group-57,000+ engineers in 30 countries, we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

As a Test Engineer you will be responsible for;

Support system integration testing across hardware and software components

Develop and maintainHIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) and SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) test environments

Define and managerequirements traceability and test case mapping

Track defects and test progress using tools likeJira, TestRail, or similar

Ensure compliance withquality, safety, and reliability standards

Work cross-functionally withrobotics, controls, firmware, and product teams

Build automated test frameworks and supporting tooling.

Create and execute validation strategies for robotic systems.

Integrate software, hardware, controls, and networking components into automated testing solutions.

Develop test plans covering functional, performance, and reliability requirements.

Analyze failures and partner with engineering teams to drive corrective actions.

Improve test efficiency through automation and continuous integration practices.

Qualifications

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

3+ years (mid-level) or 5+ years (senior) experience inHW/SW testing or validation

Experience testingrobotics, embedded systems, or autonomous platforms

Proficiency inPython, C++, or similar programming languages

Strong understanding ofsystem integration and debugging methodologies

Ability to troubleshoot complex hardware/software interactions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building HIL systems from the ground up.
• SDET or Quality Engineering background.
• Exposure to AI-driven automation technologies.
• Knowledge of safety-critical systems and operational environments.

Successful candidates understand how complete systems behave in real-world environments and are passionate about building automation that improves quality, reliability, and scalability.

Salary Range: $90K-$130k

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice

Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement

As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.