Test Automation Software Engineer - Mcare Agency LLC : Job Details

About the job Test Automation Software Engineer Job ID 3390 Location: Seven Corners, VA 22044 Compensation: Not listed Sponsorship: H-1B available for existing holders Benefits: Stock options Requirements

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • 4+ years integrating and testing cellular communications systems (GSM / 2G and LTE / 4G).
  • In-depth understanding of GSM and/or LTE architecture, protocols, and standards.
  • Experience with network testing tools (QXDM, Wireshark, Spirent, IXIA, iPerf, etc.).
  • Proven experience leading product testing.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in Linux and scripting (Python, Bash).
  • Understanding of networking concepts (Ethernet, TCP/IP).
  • Proficiency in OOP, C/C++, or Java desired.
  • Familiarity with DevOps, IaC, CI/CD, SCM tools (GitLab, Jenkins, AWS, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes).

Job Summary We are looking for a Test Automation Software Engineer to join a startup that is revolutionizing communications technology. This role focuses on designing, building, integrating, and testing hardware and software for satellite-based cellular towers. You will work closely with development teams to understand product requirements and ensure they are met through rigorous testing. Core Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated test cases using languages such as Python and ROBOT.
• Perform manual testing when automation doesn't yet exist.
• Contribute to test automation frameworks and data analysis tools.
• Utilize network analyzers, traffic generators, simulators, and emulators.
• Stay updated with the latest cellular network trends and technologies (5G, LTE, IoT).

Key Qualifying Questions

Have you built test automation frameworks from scratch (in Python or another backend language)?

• If yes, were you using a tool or coding from scratch?
• What were the purposes of the test automation frameworks you built?

If you have a passion for test automation and a strong background in cellular communications, we'd love to hear from you!