Test Engineer

Frequentis; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Competitive 401(k) Plan

Generous holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Frequentis USA Inc. seeks a skilled Test Engineer to design and execute test procedures for hardware and software, specifically in areas like Air Traffic Management and VoIP systems. A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required, alongside a BS in a related field. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and a competitive 401(k) plan.

At Frequentis, we prioritize safety and innovation in our working environment, valuing fairness and mutual respect. Our culture promotes long-term relationships and equal development opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years test-related work experience including hardware test experience.
• Ability to write clear and concise test plans and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test procedures for hardware and software components.
• Manage test environments and document defects identified during testing.

Skills

Hands-on experience testing Air Traffic Management

Experience with digital and analog telecommunications

Problem solving and analytical skills

Excellent technical troubleshooting skills

Education

BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Job Introduction

Frequentis USA Inc. is dedicated to creating a safer world. With over 75 years of experience, Frequentis understands controllers in safety critical situations encounter new challenges daily. Our mission is to develop and market highly reliable, optimized, custom‑tailored, and user‑centric communication and information systems for mission‑critical solutions. As an industry leader in voice communication data information systems, we create a safer world through integration, digitalization, and automation while maintaining world‑class safety standards. We proudly serve many U.S. government agencies including the FAA, DoD, and NASA. Safety as our number one priority pushes us to constantly learn about the ever‑changing needs in safety critical environments to deliver innovative solutions.

Key Tasks

• Design, develop, and execute test procedures for both hardware and software components
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of testing principles, including thorough test documentation, test coverage & traceability, and Test Verification Methods
• Perform functional, maintenance/reliability, stability/load, performance, analysis, security, voice quality, and environmental tests
• Plan verification strategies and test specifications based on customer and product requirements, software and hardware requirements, and use case scenarios.
• Manage test environment for assigned Test program(s), including managing test scripts and test equipment
• Identify and fully document any defects/unexpected anomalies identified during testing with instruction of how to recreate the issue
• Review and interpret system and software requirements from a testability perspective
• Maintain well organized record of test results and generate historical analysis of test results
• Communicate technical issues or project details with Test Management, Engineering, and stakeholders

Key Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience testing Air Traffic Management, Radio Control Equipment, and/or VoIP systems
• Experience working with digital and analog telecommunications including VoIP and radio systems
• Experience in developing internal and deliverable system‑level test procedures, preferably for mission critical equipment, within a production environment.
• Experience working with telecommunications systems and related technologies (VoIP, T1, ISDN, POTS, TDM).
• Ability to write clear and concise test plans and test procedures based on system requirements and clearly document defects.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and technical troubleshooting skills.
• At least 5 years test‑related work experience – including hardware test experience
• BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Equivalent Experience (at least 3 years) with IT and telecommunications hardware and software

Our Values

Frequentis USA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Around 2,100 employees are committed to creating a safer world with their innovative strength and technology orientation. Our culture is based on a working environment characterized by fairness and trust, mutual respect and appreciation. As an international company, we value this diversity and recruit regardless of age, gender, origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religion. We value fair and good working conditions, an optimum work‑life‑balance and offer all our employees equal development opportunities. In doing so, we focus on long‑term working relationships in order to keep the valuable know‑how of our employees stable.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• Competitive 401(k) Plan with company match and immediate vesting
• Employee Life Insurance & AD&D
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous holidays, including a full week off from December 25 to January 1
• PTO that scales with tenure and sick leave
• Company-sponsored team‑building activities to boost morale and productivity.
• Bonus Plan