Senior Test Automation Software Engineer
Job in
El Segundo, Los Angeles County, California, 90245, USA
Listed on 2026-07-04
Listing for:
CHAOS Industries
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-04
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Python, Embedded Systems/ Firmware/ IoT, Software Testing, Unix/Linux
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- CHAOS is seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Test Automation to develop and support automated test software, validation frameworks, and Special Test Equipment (STE/GSE) used to validate complex integrated hardware and software systems in R&D, production, and field environments
- This role combines software development, hardware integration, and automated test infrastructure development for RF, comms, electro-optical, and embedded systems
- The ideal candidate has strong Python development experience, hands‑on hardware debugging skills, and experience automating commercial test equipment
- Develop and maintain automated test software, frameworks, and infrastructure for system, subsystem, and production test
- 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
- Generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance + (coming soon!) annual bonuses
- Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO (for exempt employees), casual dress code
- Life, FSA, HSA, 401k (+ Company match), and more
- Medical, dental and vision benefits will be 100% paid for by the company
- Experience with Linux-based systems and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, MATLAB, or C++
- Hands‑on experience working in lab, integration, or production environments
- Strong Python software development experience
- Experience automating commercial test equipment using SCPI, Ethernet, Serial, USB, or GPIB interfaces
- 5+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
- Familiarity with RF, radar, embedded, or electronic systems
- Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and technical communication skills
- Experience developing automated test systems for hardware‑integrated products
- Master’s degree in Engineering
- Experience with RF/radar systems and production test environments
- Familiarity with networking fundamentals and diagnostic tools
- Experience with Git, CI/CD, and software configuration management
- Experience with STE, GSE, ATE, or manufacturing test systems
- Experience developing operator GUIs or automated data analysis tools
- Experience with automated data collection, telemetry analysis, or measurement system integration
- Familiarity with distributed, real‑time, or asynchronous software systems
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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