Test and Automation Engineer; Hardware

Position: Test and Automation Engineer (Hardware)
We’re looking for a Test and Automation Engineer to join our hardware R&D team building long-range HF communication systems. You’ll build and scale the systems that validate and operate our hardware across both development and production, working across test automation, lab infrastructure, and hardware coordination. In this role, you’ll own how hardware is exercised end-to-end, ensuring reliable and repeatable performance in demanding environments.

What You'll Do

Designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks for hardware validation and production testing

Building and maintaining automation for hardware coordination and state control; managing transitions between operational states and integrating with monitoring systems, safety interlocks, and protection mechanisms

Developing Python-based tooling and test suites to exercise hardware interfaces, including Ethernet, SPI/I2C/Serial, Modbus, SCPI, and custom protocols

Implementing and maintaining communication with industrial peripherals and test equipment

Automating lab instrumentation, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, and cable/component testers

Creating and managing CI/CD pipelines that integrate hardware test results into the broader build and release workflow

Instrumenting and monitoring test and production infrastructure by collecting metrics, generating reports, and tracking hardware test coverage over time

Collaborating closely with hardware, RF, and infrastructure engineers to improve system reliability, observability, and testability

Who You Are

Experienced in hardware test automation, production/manufacturing automation, or embedded systems validation

Strong in Python, with a focus on building clean, maintainable, and scalable automation frameworks

Hands‑on experience communicating with and coordinating industrial devices and peripherals

Familiar with Ethernet‑based systems and protocols (TCP/UDP sockets, network configuration, packet capture/analysis)

Experienced in automating lab instruments using SCPI, VISA, or vendor‑specific APIs

Comfortable working in Linux environments, including command‑line tooling, shell scripting, and service management

Able to take ownership of systems end‑to‑end and operate effectively in a highly collaborative, fast‑paced environment

Nice to Have

Experience with RF systems, SDR, or HF communication systems

Familiarity with Protocol Buffers or similar serialization frameworks

Experience with CI/CD systems such as Jenkins or Bamboo for hardware‑integrated pipelines

Understanding of network infrastructure concepts such as VLANs, DHCP, PXE/TFTP boot, and SSH tunneling

What You'll Get

A performance‑based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool.

The opportunity to work alongside best‑in‑class professionals from over 50 different countries.

25 paid vacation days in your first year, increasing to 30 from your second year onwards.

Training opportunities, discounts on health insurance, and fully paid first‑class commuting expenses.

Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, world‑class barista coffee, in‑house physio and chair massages, organized sports and leisure activities, and Friday afternoon drinks.

Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events.

Competitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship where necessary for expats.

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