Senior Test Automation Software Engineer

The role

This person will develop and support automated test software, validation frameworks, and Special Test Equipment. They will work on RF, comms, electro-optical, and embedded systems through software development and hardware integration.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain automated test software, frameworks, and infrastructure
• 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
• Support deployment and sustainment of test systems in manufacturing and field environments

Required qualifications

• 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

Nice to have

• 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay)
• FSA
• HSA
• life insurance
• Free daily lunch
• No meeting Fridays
• unlimited PTO
• casual dress code
• pre-IPO stock option grants
• relocation assistance

Before you apply

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
• CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach

About the company

CHAOS Industries is a modern defense company with a multi-product portfolio powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™). Founded in 2022, the company is headquartered in Los Angeles.