Test Design Engineer II

ADTRAN, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ADTRAN, Inc. is seeking a Test Design Engineer to contribute to the development and implementation of functional tests for ADTRAN products. You will design hardware test instrumentation and develop software to support both current and future designs.

The role involves automating tests in C++ and Python, designing digital/analog circuits, and researching advanced communications technologies. Domestic and international travel may be required as projects evolve.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science is required.
• 2–5 years of professional engineering experience.
• C/C++ object-oriented programming experience and debugging skills.
• Experience with communications test development tools and hardware design.

Responsibilities

• Design or assist in hardware test instrumentation.
• Develop or assist in software applications to support hardware designs.
• Generate test procedures, implement test hardware, and automate tests in C++ and Python.
• Design or assist in digital and analog circuits; simulate and debug.
• Research fiber-optic technologies, wireless communications, and other innovations for ADTRAN products.
• Involve in firmware development.
• Fault isolate product failures to circuit/component level and ensure test coverage in a high-speed production environment.
• Other projects may be assigned to meet department needs.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Project leadership

Test development

Debugging methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering/CS

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

MIB browsers

Terminal emulation

Network monitoring software

Version control tools

Job description

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.

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.

About Adtran

Adtran is a leading global provider of fiber-based networking solutions and SaaS applications, focused on the broadband access market. Our comprehensive portfolio spans from the metro core to the customer premises, enabling network providers to deliver Gigabit broadband to every home and business. Our vision is to enable a fully connected world where the power to communicate is available to everyone, everywhere. At Adtran, we believe in our people. With a diverse and inclusive team spread across the globe, our culture embraces creativity and seeks innovation and quality in everything we do. Built on a foundation of communication, trust, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit enables us to be a global technology leader and a strong customer advocate. Adtran began operations in January 1986. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, Adtran is located in Cummings Research Park - the second-largest research park in the U.S. and fourth-largest in the world. Our mailing address is 901 Explorer Boulevard, Huntsville, Alabama, 35806. Adtran, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adtran Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADTN and FSE: QH9). Find out more at adtran.com, or follow our story on LinkedIn and Twitter.