Our Test Team is seeking a Verification Software Engineer to extend and maintain our existing Python-based test automation framework for advanced radio systems. You will develop new test capabilities, implement automated test cases, and contribute to the evolution of our established automation infrastructure while working in our state-of-the-art test labs. You'll collaborate closely with the test automation team and SW developers to ensure comprehensive automated validation coverage across our product portfolio.

Enhancing cohesiveness and maintaining team morale is a responsibility of all our team members, as is the ambition for self-improvement and talent development. Through this dedication to unity and professional advancement, each team member is directly impacting the successful outcome of TrellisWare's deliverables and setting the tone for our core values of delivering excellence, pushing boundaries, and empowering people.

The essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Develop automated test cases using our established Python test automation framework
• Extend framework capabilities by adding new test libraries, fixtures, and utility functions
• Implement RF measurement automation using our existing equipment abstraction layers (spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers)
• Create validation scripts for wireless protocol verification, performance benchmarking, and regression testing
• Automate CI/CD test workflows integrating with our existing pipeline infrastructure
• Debug and maintain existing automated test suites, improving reliability and execution speed
• Develop data collection and reporting capabilities within the framework

Education and work experience requirements are:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years developing test automation using Python
• 3+ years working with established test frameworks (pytest, unittest, or custom frameworks)
• 2+ years experience in wireless/communications or embedded systems testing.

To be considered for this position:

• Required qualifications
  • Python & Automation
    • Strong Python proficiency (pytest, unittest, OOP) with ability to read, understand, and extend existing codebases
    • Proven experience developing automated test cases within established frameworks
    • Equipment automation via SCPI/VISA APIs and CI/CD integration
    • Git version control and collaborative code review experience
  • Wireless/RF Domain:
    • Understanding of wireless communications (modulation, protocols, RF measurements)
    • Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers)
    • Networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, socket programming)
    • Embedded Linux command line and remote system interaction (SSH, serial)
  • Technical Skills:
    • Linux proficiency and Bash scripting
    • Test result analysis and debugging automated test scripts
    • JIRA or similar issue tracking systems
    • Understanding of agile software development lifecycle
  • Professional Attributes:
    • Strong collaborative mindset and team-oriented approach
    • Proactive problem-solving and attention to code quality
    • Effective written and verbal communication
    • Self-motivated with continuous learning attitude
    • Continuous learning attitude
• Preferred qualifications
  • Tactical radios or MANET systems experience
  • Docker, SQL databases, protocol analyzers (Wireshark)
  • Previous contributions to shared test frameworks

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with qualified disabilities.

• Able to frequently sit, stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle or feel, reach within hands and arm's length, stoop, kneel, and crouch, talk and hear.
• Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time; frequently required to use office equipment such as PC, printer, telephone, etc.
• Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Additional requirements are:

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency

Note: Many of TrellisWare's positions require a security clearance or the ability to obtain one. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Disclaimer - The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in the job description restricts the company's right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason.

TrellisWare Technologies pays competitively according to the market in an individual's geographic location, in addition to their qualifications and experience. The posted range is annually and for individuals located in the San Diego, CA area.

San Diego, California Pay Range

$100,000-$165,000 USD