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# Software Engineer - Test Automation

- **Company:** CHAOS Industries
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $210,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Ethernet, IEEE-488, Java GUIs, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, MATLAB, Networking Basics, Software Configuration Management, Software Systems, Subsystems, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Diagnostic Tools, Scripting, Git, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/2cc698c8-6970-478a-9676-fe92c31229bf

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field

 * 5+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience

 * Strong Python software development experience

 * Experience developing automated test systems for hardware-integrated products

 * Experience automating commercial test equipment using SCPI, Ethernet, Serial, USB, or GPIB interfaces

 * Experience with Linux-based systems and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, MATLAB, or C++

 * Familiarity with RF, radar, embedded, or electronic systems

 * Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and technical communication skills

 * Hands-on experience working in lab, integration, or production environments

 * Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Preferred Requirements:

 * Master's degree in Engineering

 * Experience with RF/radar systems and production test environments

 * Experience with STE, GSE, ATE, or manufacturing test systems

 * Experience with Git, CI/CD, and software configuration management

 * Familiarity with networking fundamentals and diagnostic tools

 * Experience developing operator GUIs or automated data analysis tools

 * Familiarity with distributed, real-time, or asynchronous software systems

 * Experience with automated data collection, telemetry analysis, or measurement system integration

## Description

* Develop and maintain automated test software, frameworks, and infrastructure for system, subsystem, and production test

 * Create Python-based automation for COTS instrumentation, embedded systems, and electrical STE/GSE

 * Develop and execute automated verification, validation, and acceptance test procedures

 * Integrate and troubleshoot oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, VNAs, DMMs, and related test equipment

 * Collaborate with Systems, Hardware, Software, and Production teams to define test strategies and interfaces

 * Support system integration, root cause analysis, RCCA, and troubleshooting activities

 * Improve test reliability, throughput, maintainability, and operational efficiency

 * Develop technical documentation, training materials, and operational procedures