Tools and Test Automation Engineer

CS GROUP - USA; East Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus opportunity

Retirement benefit program

Professional development opportunities

6 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation / Sick Time / Bereavement

Job summary

CS Group USA, a subsidiary of CS Group, is seeking a Tools and Test Automation Engineer to develop and optimize automation tools across safety-critical avionics lifecycles. This role emphasizes identifying workflow gaps, modernizing tooling, and delivering scalable, high-reliability solutions to improve development and testing infrastructure.

The position supports onsite (CT), hybrid, or fully remote work. Collaboration spans across systems, hardware, software, verification, and certification

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong experience interfacing with embedded systems.
• Understanding of automating Human Machine Interfacing (HMI).
• 5+ years hands-on experience with automation.
• Strong knowledge of Python and Pytest; TCL, PHP or Javascript; C/C++ for embedded systems.
• DO-330 tool qualification is beneficial but not required.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and root-cause investigation skills.
• Strong communication and technical leadership skills.
• U.S. Citizenship is required. Dual citizenship should be disclosed.
• Able to travel approximately up to four weeks per year.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop and maintain automation tools and frameworks for software development and verification lifecycles.
• Collaborate across systems, hardware, software, verification and certification teams.
• Define and defend technical decisions to stakeholders while guiding implementation.
• Capture performance and testing requirements accurately and efficiently.
• Enhance workflows to improve reliability and throughput.
• Ensure tools meet robustness, performance and scalability standards.
• Integrate new tools with engineering teams to meet project objectives.
• Support development efforts and communicate technical status to stakeholders.
• Provide mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.

Skills

Python

Pytest

C/C++

Scripting (TCL, PHP, JS)

Embedded systems

HMI automation

Education

Bachelors in CS/CE/SE or related

Tools

Pytest

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Company Description

CS Group USA, a subsidiary of CS Group, is a key player in the development and certification of safety-critical systems in the aerospace industry in the United States.

Joining CS Group USA is a unique opportunity to work on complex high-tech systems for the most prestigious aerospace manufacturers in the country. Our team operates primarily remotely, with employees based across multiple U.S. states, offering flexibility while staying closely connected. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment that fosters skill development and active involvement in the company’s growth.

Job Description

We are seeking a capable Tools and Test Automation Engineer with experience developing and optimizing automation tools and processes across safety-critical avionics lifecycles.

This individual will identify workflow gaps, modernize existing tooling, and deliver scalable, high-reliability solutions that strengthen the development and testing infrastructure. This individual will provide technical expertise to both internal and external stakeholders.

Location: The role can be onsite (CT), hybrid, or fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop and maintain automation tools and frameworks to support the software development and verification lifecycles.
• Collaborate across systems, hardware, software, verification, and certification teams.
• Define, solve and defend technical decisions to stakeholders while guiding technical implementation.
• Ensure efficient and accurate capturing of performance and testing requirements.
• Enhance and optimize workflows to improve reliability and throughput.
• Ensure tooling adheres to high standards of robustness, performance, and scalability.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate new tools to ensure both technical and project objectives are achieved.
• Support development efforts in alignment to developed schedules and quality objectives while interfacing with stakeholders to communicate technical status.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics discipline.
• Strong experience in interfacing with embedded systems.
• Understanding of automating Human Machine Interfacing (HMI).
• Applicable hands-on 5+ years of experience with automation.
• Strong understanding of:
• Python and Pytest
• Other scripting languages such as TCL, PHP or Javascript
• C/C++ or similar embedded languages
• DO-330 tool qualification is beneficial but not required.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigation skills.
• Strong communication and technical leadership skills.
• U.S. Citizenship is required. Dual citizenship should be disclosed.
• Able to travel approximately up to four weeks in a year.

Additional Information

CS Group US values diversity in the workplace and encourages women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal people and people with disabilities to apply.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Benefits

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
• 2% annual retirement benefit opportunity
• Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 6 paid holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance
• Vacation / Sick Time / Bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Spouse / Child Optional Life
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave