Software Development Engineer In Test

Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET)

As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will develop software test procedures, test scripts, APIs, and automation tools to facilitate the verification and testing of various product levels. This includes system-on-chip (SoC) calibration algorithm verification, test automation, and data analysis for software interfaces and system-level software tests. Your role will ensure the test architecture supports integration, test, verification, and validation of custom user terminals, including testing, analyzing, and optimizing test support equipment for satellite or ground elements.

Responsibilities

• Provide software integration and testing for custom user terminal software.
• Lead integration and testing of terminal systems in both lab and field environments.
• Develop software to automate hardware test systems.
• Create and validate test algorithms, scripts, automation, and calibration routines for test systems.
• Design and validate test software for support equipment to enable test execution and requirements verification.
• Prepare reports documenting test results, test coverage, performance results, and other key performance indicator (KPI) metrics.
• Communicate issues effectively with developers and managers.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in software test engineering and the creation of test cases for hardware/software scenarios.
• Experience in writing software for automating hardware testing.
• Ability to use APIs to control lab equipment using Python and Linux.
• 3+ years in integration and test and/or product verification and validation roles.
• 2+ years using RF or network test equipment associated with SATCOM communications.
• 2+ years of experience in software development, software testing, or related industry experience in architecting and building software to automate hardware test systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of networking protocols and applications, including TCP/IP, especially layers L1-L2.
• Experience in Linux and RTOS.
• Experience in development, integration, and commissioning of satellite communication systems.
• Familiarity with analytics software such as PowerBI or Grafana.

Work Environment

This position offers a hybrid work environment with a requirement to be in the office three days a week.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Los Angeles, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 2025.