Test Automation Engineer

Altentechnologyusa · North Reading, Massachusetts · Engineering

Posted 2026-10-30

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As a Test Engineer  you will be responsible for;

Support system integration testing across hardware and software components

Develop and maintain HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) and SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) test environments

Define and manage requirements traceability and test case mapping

Track defects and test progress using tools like Jira, TestRail, or similar

Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and reliability standards

Work cross-functionally with robotics, controls, firmware, and product teams

Build automated test frameworks and supporting tooling.

Create and execute validation strategies for robotic systems.

Integrate software, hardware, controls, and networking components into automated testing solutions.

Develop test plans covering functional, performance, and reliability requirements.

Analyze failures and partner with engineering teams to drive corrective actions.

Improve test efficiency through automation and continuous integration practices.

Qualifications;

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field

3+ years (mid-level) or 5+ years (senior) experience in HW/SW testing or validation

Experience testing robotics, embedded systems, or autonomous platforms

Proficiency in Python, C++, or similar programming languages

Strong understanding of system integration and debugging methodologies

Ability to troubleshoot complex hardware/software interactions

Preferred Qualifications;

Experience building HIL systems from the ground up.

Robotics experience

SDET or Quality Engineering background.

Exposure to AI-driven automation technologies.

Knowledge of safety-critical systems and operational environments.

Successful candidates understand how complete systems behave in real-world environments and are passionate about building automation that improves quality, reliability, and scalability.

Salary Range: $90K-$130k

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