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# System Test & Automation Engineer

- **Company:** Silvus Technologies
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $195,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Code Coverage, Computer Engineering, Data Transmissions, Embedded Software, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Testing, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Data Logging, Scripting, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-system-test-automation-engineer-silvus-technologies-10346726

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or another relevant field.
 * Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience, specifically in system test and automation
 * Demonstrated experience in embedded firmware development, testing, scripting, C/C++, and python
 * Demonstrated experience in wireless/networking in an electronics manufacturing or R&D environment.
 * Proven experience with lab instruments such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and wireless environment emulation equipment and laboratory configuration
 * Proven experience with wireless and radio communication systems, radio frequency signal propagation principles, and digital communication technologies.
 * Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.
 * All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

 * Advanced degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
 * Demonstrated experience with TCP/IP networking.
 * Excellent organizational skills, attentiveness to details, and ability to multi-task and quickly switch gears.
 * Strong verbal and written communications skills to effectively communicate internally and with customers.
 * Ability to work independently, take initiative, and effectively interact with cross-functional teams and customers.

## Description

Silvus is seeking a Senior System Test and Automation Engineer who will report to the R&D Director, Implementation on the Research and Development team. The successful individual in this role will be part of the R&D team that understands performance requirements, develops test plans, implements testing infrastructure and streamlined test automation, and performs demonstration of Silvus' MANET radios and other wireless products and technologies under development., * Ownership of the complete design and execution of full coverage test procedures for novel wireless communication, sensing, and other effects and solutions using Silvus hardware and software products

 * Working closely with R&D system engineers and Engineering teams to understand performance requirements and expected system behaviors, define test plans and implement test automation, perform troubleshooting and qualification of new designs.
 * Working closely with the software development team to augment test systems to support rollout of new features and product configurations.
 * Design and implementation of logging and analysis tools to capture performance of both the systems under test and the test infrastructure itself.
 * Oversight of the usage, performance, and maintenance of laboratory test setups including variety of wireless environment emulation and test equipment and environments.
 * Test and hardening of existing features through firmware and hardware changes in a practical environment.
 * Other related duties, of which the above are representative.
 * Travel Requirements - Occasional domestic travel away from the office, including overnight, to support experimentation and demonstration of cutting-edge technology under development.