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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Mobile Application Development, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Software Documentation, Software Quality, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Document Management Systems, Embedded Software, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Graphical User Interface, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Mobile Application Software, Java GUIs, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, MATLAB, Robotic Automation Software, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Architecture, Test Data, Scripting, Data Storage Technologies, PIC Microcontroller, Integration Tests
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/va/chantilly/fbb5ec3c-82dd-4460-a396-79489b891aa1

## About the Role

LabVIEW
Equities
Dashboard
Automation
Electronics
Simulations
Multimeters
Market Data
Calibration
Test Design
Traceability
Oscilloscope
Style Guides
Test Equipment
Test Automation
Radio Frequency
Instrumentation
Safety Assurance
Embedded Systems
Test Engineering
Electromechanics
Microcontrollers
Electronic Loads
Signal Generators
Spectrum Analyzer, * Active TS/SCI; must be eligible and willing to upgrade to TS/SCI w/polygraph.

 * Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in an engineering field, and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or Master's with 6-10 years; at least 12 years of work experience can be used in lieu of degree/combined with education.
 * Demonstrated hands-on experience taking a physical DUT (electrical/mechanical hardware) and building a custom automated test system around it - not testing an existing software product.
 * Demonstrated experience with bench test equipment from Agilent, Keysight, HP, Tektronix, and National Instruments, including power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, counters, power meters, signal & waveform generators, electronic loads, and audio/noise/signal/modulation/power analyzers.
 * Working knowledge of Python and/or LabVIEW used to write custom test automation, instrument drivers, and analysis for hardware.
 * Understanding of measurement traceability, calibration, and repeatable test data (NIST-traceable).
 * Demonstrated experience/training operating electronic devices such as transmitters, receivers, and power supplies.
 * Strong written/verbal communication skills, including the ability to document systems, train others, and work directly with customers.
 * Able to work well independently and as part of a team.

Desired Qualifications

 * Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environments and simulation
 * Experience building custom operator-facing GUIs or test dashboards for a DUT
 * Experience with FPGAs, embedded systems, or microcontrollers
 * Experience with test fixtures and custom instrument drivers
 * Knowledge of RF principles and hands-on RF test experience
 * Knowledge of cellular technologies and/or cellular testing experience
 * Experience writing scripts to test or interface with robotic systems
 * Background in manufacturing test, validation engineering, or a test and inspection (T&I) environment
 * Knowledgeable of electronics and electrical engineering principles (voltage, current, RF)
 * Experience with customer-facing roles, technical training delivery, or business development support, #LabVIEW Software Engineer

#Test Engineer, Manufacturing Test

#QA Engineer OR #Validation Engineer, Device Under Test" OR DUT OR PCBA OR FPGA OR computer chips" OR embedded systems" OR microcontroller OR bench equipment" OR National Instruments" OR NI cards" OR oscilloscope OR spectrum analyzer" OR power analyzer" OR signal generator" OR waveform generator" OR calibration OR instrumentation OR NIST-traceable" OR HIL OR HWIL OR hardware-in-the-loop" OR Python OR LabVIEW OR MATLAB OR C++ OR instrument drivers" OR test fixtures" OR RF testing" OR prototyping, Germantown, MD*On-Site

CI/CD
Teamwork
Firmware
Scripting
Visionary
Management
Automation
Innovation
Reliability
Test Design
Data Storage
Test Planning
Collaboration
IEC Standards
Test Automation
Microsoft Azure
Medical Devices
Software Design
Safety Standards
Embedded Systems
Software Testing
Agile Methodology
Embedded Software
Embedded Firmware
Cloud Technologies
Quality Management
Process Improvement
Systems Engineering
Amazon Web Services
Integration Testing
Document Management
Scripting Languages
Software Development
Test Data Generation
Procedure Development
Continuous Deployment
Continuous Integration
New Product Development
SQL (Programming Language)
Quality Management Systems
Engineering Design Process
Agile Software Development
Software Quality (SQA/SQC)
Medical Device Development
Mobile Application Testing
Verification And Validation
Product Lifecycle Management
Python (Programming Language)
Mobile Application Development
Continuous Improvement Process

## Description

Technical Training
Counters (Digital)
Business Development
Software Engineering
Systems Architecture
Test Data Generation
Electrical Engineering
Software Documentation
Configuration Management
Graphical User Interface
C++ (Programming Language)
Verbal Communication Skills
Python (Programming Language)
Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance), * Take a customer-designed physical DUT (electrical, mechanical, or electromechanical) and determine what must be proven about it

 * Connect and configure bench instrumentation (oscilloscopes, spectrum/power analyzers, signal/waveform generators, NI hardware, multimeters, power supplies) to the DUT
 * Write custom test automation and analysis software in Python and/or LabVIEW to control the test setup and interpret results
 * Develop hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environments and simulation to validate the DUT under realistic conditions
 * Build operator-facing GUIs so engineers or technicians can run the test
 * Establish and validate repeatable, calibrated, NIST-traceable test data
 * Maintain and improve existing automated test systems, fixtures, and instrument drivers
 * Support configuration management for test software and system architecture across platforms
 * Train engineers and technicians on running the automated test systems you build
 * Engage with customers to understand testing needs, demonstrate capabilities, and support business development
 * Document test procedures, system architecture, and requirements, including:
 + Test and inspection requirements documents
 + Multimedia/user documentation for the test system
 + System documentation for hardware and software components
 + Test program style guides and GUI/architecture updates for current and next-generation systems
 * Attend meetings and reviews; communicate with the program manager, engineers, and customer team members.
 * Communicate with external parties such as mission partners and vendors., Technical Training
Counters (Digital)
Business Development
Software Engineering
Systems Architecture
Test Data Generation
Electrical Engineering
Software Documentation
Configuration Management
Graphical User Interface
C++ (Programming Language)
Verbal Communication Skills
Python (Programming Language)
Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)
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