Test Design Engineer II

Adtran; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adtran in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Test Design Engineer to help develop and implement functional tests for new and existing products. You will design hardware test instruments and develop software to support hardware designs.

The role involves creating test procedures, automating tests in C++ and Python, and contributing to firmware and circuit design efforts. Travel internationally may be required as part of this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or Computer Engineering, Computer Science,) required.
• 2-5 years of professional engineering experience is required.
• C/C++ object-oriented programming experience, standard debugging methodologies, hardware design, software version control tools, communications test development tools (MIB browsers, terminal emulation packages, network monitoring software), experience required.
• Must be able to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Design or assist in the design of hardware, including special test instruments as needed to support new product interface and testing requirements.
• Develop or assist in the development of advanced software applications to support current and future hardware designs.
• May generate test procedures, implement test hardware, and automate tests in C++ and Python.
• Design or assist in the design of digital and analog circuits, simulation and debugging.
• May research fiber-optic technologies, wireless communications, and/or additional innovations as applicable to ADTRAN products.
• May be involved in firmware development.
• Should have the ability to fault isolate product failures to the circuit and component level, and to guarantee adequate test coverage in a high-speed production environment.
• Other projects and assignments may result and be assigned to accommodate the changing needs of the department and the Company.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Hardware design

Test development

Debugging

Version control

Network monitoring tools

Travel internationally

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering/Computer Science

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Python

MIB browsers

Terminal emulation

Network monitoring software

Job description

Welcome!

Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities!

Thanks for your interest in working on our team!

Job Summary

The Test Design Engineer will be a member of a team responsible for the development and implementation of functional tests for new and existing ADTRAN products.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design or assist in the design of hardware, including special test instruments as needed to support new product interface and testing requirements.
• Develop or assist in the development of advanced software applications to support current and future hardware designs.
• May generate test procedures, implement test hardware, and automate tests in C++ and Python.
• Design or assist in the design of digital and analog circuits, simulation and debugging.
• May research fiber-optic technologies, wireless communications, and/or additional innovations as applicable to ADTRAN products.
• May be involved in firmware development.
• Should have the ability to fault isolate product failures to the circuit and component level, and to guarantee adequate test coverage in a high-speed production environment.
• Other projects and assignments may result and be assigned to accommodate the changing needs of the department and the Company.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or Computer Engineering, Computer Science,) required.
• 2-5 years of professional engineering experience is required
• Prior experience should demonstrate specialized knowledge within the Engineering field and ability to lead projects.
• C/C++ object-oriented programming experience, standard debugging methodologies, hardware design, software version control tools, communications test development tools (MIB browsers, terminal emulation packages, network monitoring software), experience required.
• Must be able to travel internationally.

Preferred Qualifications (Optional)

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Information Science) preferred.
• Knowledge in basic communications technologies (Ethernet, TCP/IP, SNMP, ATM, switches, routers) and in telecommunications carrier technologies (DSLAM, xDSL, DS1, DS3, SONET, SDH, EoCu) is preferred. JAVA and Perl experience is a plus.