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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test / Reliability Engineer - **Company:** Viavi (nasdaq: Viav) - **Location:** Germantown, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $88,900.0 - $165,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), ANSI C, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Network Analysis, Cloud Computing, Code Coverage, Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Databases, Computer Engineering, Data Transmissions, Software Debugging, Linux, Fault Tolerance, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), Labwindows/Cvi, Unix Shell, Network Monitoring, Windows PowerShell, Reliability Engineering, Software Reliability Testing, Statistical Process Control (SPC), SQL Databases, System Testing, Strategies of Testing, Teststand, Scripting, Information Technology, Data Management, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-reliability-test-engineer-germantown-md--6097715e-dedc-4192-8087-7ba2bd2f80fe ## About the Role * Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical/Electronic Engineering. * Minimum 5 years' experience developing automated functional tests, both hardware and software. * IDE programing experience in test automation using LabWindows CVI or NI TestStand. * Competent in Digital/Audio/RF/Microwave communication concepts. * Knowledge of industry standard test technologies and methods using test equipment such as Network Analyzers, Signal (Spectrum) Analyzers, Measurement Receivers, Signal Generators, Audio Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, and DMMs. * Program language experience with emphasis on ANSI C and familiarity with languages such as Python, PowerShell, Linux Shell, C++. * SQL database programming experience for test record and data management. * General knowledge of statistical process control concepts and use of tools for analysis and reporting. * General knowledge of measurement uncertainties and calibration traceability to national standards. * Written documentation experience such as test specifications, procedures, installation instructions, interconnects, assembly drawings, preventive maintenance. * Project planning experience. - Communicates effectively with the team, interdepartmental stakeholders, and contract manufactures. * Engages actively with the team and manager reporting status while working on objectives. - Demonstrates leadership skills and self-motivation. * Ability to travel internationally up to 10% of the time to contract manufacturing sites., Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Assembly Drawings, Budgeting, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Calibration, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Computer Music and Audio, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Consumer Electronics, Contract Creation, Contract Manufacturing, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, DFT (Design for Test), Data Management, Database Programming, Debugging Skills, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Functional Testing, Government, Hardware Quality Assurance, IDE (Integrated Development Environment), Industry Standards, Linux Operating System, Microwaves, Military, Network Monitoring, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Testing, Oscilloscope, Preventative Maintenance, Product Design, Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Testing, Production Systems, Programming Languages, Project Planning, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance Methodology, Radio Frequency, Receivers, Reliability Engineering, Reliability Testing, Research & Development (R&D), SQL Databases, Spectrum Analyzers, Statistical Process Control, System Validation, Technical/Engineering Design, Telecommunications, Test Automation, Test Equipment, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Program, Test Strategy, TestStand, Testing, Traceability, Unix Shell Programming, Willing to Travel, Windows PowerShell ## Description The Senior Test / Reliability Engineer will be responsible for developing test plans and executing tests to meet reliability requirements of the product. This role involves working closely with design engineers and other team members to ensure that products are designed to be reliable and fault-tolerant, as well as conducting experiments and reporting results. The successful candidate will have experience within the field of RF and data communications protocols. Primary Role and Responsibilities: * Provide DFT direction to R&D from concept stage and throughout new product development. * Design, develop, and influence the various automated production systems required to implement the product test strategy. * Partner with R&D and Mfg. Engineering to develop contract manufacturing ready and reliable test systems, jigs & fixture. * Optimize calibration and test processes for coverage, capability, and test stand capacity. * Detail project planning to ensure all test solutions and processes are developed, documented, debugged, deployed, and validated in time for new product pilot run. * Effective use of quality tools such as statistical process and measurement uncertainty to ensure test solutions are in control and traceable to a calibration standard. * Installation and validation of production systems at the final production facility either at Viavi or contract manufacture. 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