Test Engineer

Build and validate mission-critical systems by turning complex requirements into repeatable, automated test solutions. Whether your strength is RF testing or software/firmware validation, you’ll play a hands-on role in test development, execution, automation, and data analysis. A Day in the Life - What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, scripts, and automated test sequences for RF, software, and firmware systems.
• Use MATLAB and/or Python to automate testing, process data, generate waveforms, and analyze test results.
• Configure and operate RF test equipment, develop automated equipment control, and support direct RF testing of complex systems.
• Develop software test tools and surrogate modules, support interface testing, process post-test data, and assist with messaging, ICD, interoperability, and cybersecurity testing.
• Document requirements validation, test results, discrepancies, and technical findings while collaborating with engineering teams.

• 3-5+ years of relevant Test Engineering experience.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Experience with test planning, test execution, requirements validation, and test reporting.
• Experience with MATLAB and/or Python for test automation and data processing.
• Experience developing test scripts and automated test solutions.
• Ability to analyze and process test data.
• Experience in at least one of the two primary focus areas:
• RF Testing
• Software/Firmware Testing and Test Support
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.

RF Testing Qualifications

• Direct RF test experience; Radar and/or Electronic Warfare experience preferred.
• Experience with RF test equipment including Signal Generators and Spectrum Analyzers.
• Experience with Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Power Meters, SDRs, or similar equipment.
• Working knowledge of RF components, analog RF test setups, configuration, and RF link budgets.
• Experience with programmatic control of RF test equipment, typically using SCPI commands.
• Experience with automated processing of raw IQ data.
• Experience with custom RF waveform generation.
• Experience developing RF test scripts and automation.
• Experience developing and executing tests for requirements validation.

Software/Firmware Testing & Test Support Qualifications

• MATLAB and/or Python experience for test automation and data processing.
• C++, Java, and/or Python programming experience.
• Experience developing software test surrogate modules for interface testing.
• Experience writing code for automated test equipment setup, device-under-test (DUT) control, and test sequencing.
• Experience with post-test data processing and processing automation.
• Experience developing GUIs for test interfaces, automation, and/or data processing.
• Experience with lightweight databases such as SQLite, MS Access, or similar for test point tracking and test data management.
• Experience with Cameo from an interface and minor-update perspective; this is not an MBSE-focused role.
• Ability to support software-centric testing involving messaging, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), interoperability, cybersecurity, and related interfaces.
• RF testing experience is highly preferred., * Experience with both RF testing and software/firmware testing.
• Radar and/or Electronic Warfare testing experience.
• Proficiency in both MATLAB and Python.
• Experience with automated RF data processing and IQ data.
• Experience with SDRs and custom waveform generation.
• Experience integrating automated test equipment and software-based test environments.
• Experience supporting complex defense or mission systems.
• Experience with RF and software interfaces, messaging, ICDs, interoperability, and cybersecurity testing.

Export Control

• Premium Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with 6% Company Match
• Flexible PTO & Work Schedule
• Education & Certification Reimbursement
• Support for Military Leave
• Work-Life Balance & Traditional Family Values

Caribou Thunder is a HUBZone-certified small business providing advanced technical and engineering services to the U.S. Department of War and its mission partners.

35+ states and 20+ countries. We’ve delivered trusted solutions for over two decades - strengthening national readiness across missions on land, undersea, in the air, and throughout LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space. Why Caribou Thunder? TEAM THUNDER - Mission Focused. Delivery Proven. Ready to Serve.

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Our engineers and innovators ensure capability from sea floor to space frontier - delivering on time, maintaining compliance, and performing with precision in high-consequence environments.

We specialize in Engineering Services, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Modeling & Simulation, Digital Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence - disciplines powering the nation’s most complex technical missions. Employee Advocacy + Benefits

Our people are the heart of Caribou Thunder. We invest in their growth, flexibility, and well-being - knowing their success drives ours.