Software Engineer - Hardware Test

Architect, develop, and deploy test software and test assets that will be used to validate components from avionics boards, sensors, instrumentation, and mechanism assemblies.

Develop automation-centric software scripts to streamline design and production testing.

Develop a deep understanding of components under test becoming a subject matter expert in the component’s behavior under a range of environmental, performance, and system conditions.

Coordinate cross-functional teams and external vendors to deploy high quality test systems in a timely manner to support vehicle-builds.

Drive end-to-end test campaigns from development through design validation, certification, and production automation (often working all facets simultaneously).

Triage and root-cause field failures, using data analysis, test heritage, correlation to operating conditions, and one-off test campaigns.

Develop automation software scripts and visualization tools to streamline design and production testing.

5+ years of programming experience in Python for high volume production applications (manufacturing/EOL software development experience). Some knowledge of embedded C and ability to understand Rust is desired.

Experience with object oriented programming.

Experience building automation systems for use in safety-critical and factory applications.

Experience working with Git / CI and the software development and validation process.

Experience developing software that interfaces directly with hardware including navigating datasheets and validating hands-on with representative hardware.

Experience developing test plans, test requirements, and test criteria for hardware products.

Experience using and deep understanding of common test instrumentation and data acquisition hardware.

Experience solving complex multidisciplinary problems with little supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team.

Must be authorized to work in the US.

• Note: this is an onsite role at our South San Francisco office with potential for some travel opportunities.

The starting cash range for this role is $160,000 - $220,000. Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our own sensibilities.

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