Level 3 Communications, Inc

SW Test Engineer - Level 2

Level 3 Communications, Inc$80K — $149K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum of 2+ years of experience in SW programming, automated test, SW integration, or related engineering roles.
  • Experience with Python and C++.
  • Proficiency in LabVIEW and Test Stand programming environments.
  • Familiarity with RF principles and wireless communications systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design automated test SW for production testing with multi-unit capabilities.
  • Develop automated test solutions using LabVIEW and Test Stand.
  • Document SW test plans, setup procedures, and reporting for production SW.
  • Support design verification and validation testing as required.
  • Analyze test data and provide technical conclusions to design teams.
  • Collaborate with various teams to resolve technical issues.
  • Create and maintain test documentation and configuration-controlled records.

Benefits

  • Health and disability insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Education assistance
  • Parental leave
  • Paid time off and company-paid holidays
Full Job Description
Job Title: Sr. Associate, Test Engineering, SW

Job Code: 44416

Job Location : San Diego

Job Schedule: 9/80 1st Shift

Job Description:

We are seeking a SW Test Engineer to support the design, verification, characterization, and integration of automated RF test systems and subsystems (ATS). The ideal candidate will have basic hands-on experience with designing, integrating and release of test SW systems utilizing RF measurements, automated test solutions, and working in cross-functional engineering environments. This role will contribute to the validation of RF hardware across development, qualification, and manufacturing phases.

Essential Functions:

  • Design automated test SW to be used in production testing with multi-unit capabilities, automated fault detection and test reporting.
  • Develop automated test solutions using LabVIEW and Test Stand
  • Develop, execute, and document SW test plans, setup procedures, and reports for production SW.
  • Support design verification and validation testing as required
  • Analyze test data and provide clear technical conclusions and recommendations to design teams
  • Collaborate with RF design, systems, manufacturing, quality, and production teams to resolve technical issues.
  • Create and maintain test documentation, SW requirements, and configuration-controlled records.
  • Assist in transitioning test methods from development into manufacturing or production environments.
  • Familiarity with Design for Test (DfT) and Design for Manufacturing (DfM).
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum of 2+ years of experience in SW programming, automated test, SW integration, or related engineering roles.


Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience with Python and C++.
  • Proficiency in Labview and Test Stand programming environments
  • Familiarity with Linux, VHDL, and general development board platforms like ZYNQs, Zed Boards, Arty Boards, etc...
  • Experience with wireless communications, telemetry, SATCOM, or aerospace/defense RF systems.
  • Familiarity with digital modulation analysis and communications measurements like BPSK, QPSK.
  • Experience supporting design-to-production transitions.
  • Experience generating and deriving system requirements from product specifications, RVTMs, VCRMs, and Validation Plans.
  • Understanding of digital communications, bandwidth, throughput, and bit error rate.
  • Experience with Encryption systems and architecture.
  • Active security clearance
  • Experience with test automation and data analysis tools.
  • Experience with digital logic, differential communication protocols.
  • Basic understanding of RF principles, including:
    • S-parameters (Gain/Loss/VSWR/Return Loss)
  • Basic understanding of schematics, block diagrams, interface control documents, and test requirements.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and root-cause hardware and measurement issues.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $80.5k -$149.5k. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements

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