Automated Test Applications Engineer (SW Dev., System Design & Integration; North Reading, MA))

Teradyne's Defense & Aerospace Division delivers advanced, mission critical test solutions to military and aerospace customers worldwide. Our comprehensive portfolio supports the entire test lifecycle across factory, depot, and field environments, with continued growth driven by next-generation defense programs and modernization initiatives.

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce made up of people from diverse backgrounds united by a shared commitment to excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment where our employees, and the communities around us, can thrive.

Our Purpose
TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

Opportunity Overview
We are seeking an applications engineer to join our Total Test Solutions team. We design and develop custom automated test solutions for critical, cutting-edge Defense and Aerospace technology. Our engineers are responsible for the full solution, guiding hardware design, developing custom software, and integrating the completed parts.

In this role you will:

• Develop strategy to turn complex customer requirements into complete automated test solutions, including custom fixturing, cabling, and software


• Present the planned strategy to internal and external stakeholders in standard design reviews, including System Requirement Review, Preliminary Design Review, and Critical Design Review


• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to guide design efforts and ensure designs support the planned strategy


• Develop custom software in C# to operate automated test equipment and fixturing


• Integrate new software and hardware, debug and solve system issues


• Develop Operator Interfaces using test executive environments like TestStand


• Provide documentation for the software you developed, including operator’s manuals and version description documents


• Work with a wide range of electrical technologies including high-speed digital buses, ethernet, analog signals, power systems and more


• Develop primarily with C# but have some exposure to other languages such as C, Python, and LabView
  
  

All About You
We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you’re ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or other related technical field

• 2+ years of experience with Bachelor’s degree in Application Engineering using Automated Test Equipment, Test Development Engineering, or other relevant experience, or recent Master’s degree graduate


• Strong programming skills with C# or other object-oriented languages


• Experience with Visual Studio or other IDE and associated debug tools


• Familiarity with Git or other source control tools


• Ability to troubleshoot electrical hardware using multimeter, oscilloscope, etc.


• Excellent technical presentation skills


• Comfortable working full-time onsite, 5 days per week


• Able to support occasional travel, up to 10% or greater


• Prefer experience with test executive environments like TestStand and TestStudio


• Prefer experience with Spectrum 9100, Spectrum HS, or similar automated test equipment

Compensation: 
The base salary range for this role is $97,800 to 156,400. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.  

Incentive Plan: This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance. 

Benefits: 

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more.  Please click here to see details. 

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ITAR Restriction: All candidates for this ITAR restricted position must be one of the following: US Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident, Asylee, Refugee or otherwise lawfully admitted under an amnesty program.

The above listed position may involve access to export controlled technology and may be subject to export licensing requirements prior to employment.