Senior Test Design Engineer

Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. We are currently looking for a highly motivated Senior Test Design Engineer to join our Global R&D team. The position will be based at our York office and will be a member of a team responsible for the development and implementation of functional tests for new and existing Adtran products, and for the development of the underlying test infrastructure.

This Test Design Engineer is a highly skilled professional level position with a broad knowledge base within a design specialization and acts as a technical authority in area of specialty on assigned projects. Requires prior experience in all areas of product development life cycle: conceptualizing, developing prototypes, testing and perfecting designs. Assignments are broad, requiring independent judgment in applying engineering principles and may act as a lead on some projects and guide other lower-level Engineers and Technicians.

The key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Design or assist in the design of software for test infrastructure and test frameworks, software packages, server management, network configuration, file synchronization, database operations, and web services.
• Develop or assist in the development of advanced software applications to support current and future hardware designs.
• Design or assist in the design of hardware, including special test instruments as needed to support new product interface and testing requirements.
• May automate tests in C++ and Python, generate new test procedures, and implement test hardware.
• Fault isolate and repair test equipment failures to the component level in a manufacturing environment.
• Other projects and assignments may result and be assigned to accommodate the changing needs of the department and the Company.

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

• Extensive professional engineering experience.
• Specialist engineering knowledge with the ability to lead projects.
• Experience in Python and C++ object-oriented programming and debugging methodologies.
• Knowledge and experience in Linux and SQL.
• Experience with version control tools (Git, Subversion).
• Experience with communications test development tools such as terminal emulation packages and network monitoring software.
• Experience in hardware debugging and repair, including use of diagnostic equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and traffic monitors, plus lab tools such as soldering stations, cable crimpers, and mechanical assembly tools.
• Knowledge of basic communications technologies such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, switches, and routers; telecommunications carrier technologies such as xDSL and xPON would be an advantage.

Education / Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Information Science) required.

Scope of employment:

• Fulltime / Permanent
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally
• Located within commuting distance of York preferred

Primary location of job:

• Office based (York), hybrid working subject to business requirements

Compensation & Benefits:

• 26 days holiday + public holidays (prorated)
• Company pension scheme (salary sacrifice) – 7% Company contribution
• Healthcare cover for employee and spouse/children
• Life Assurance 4 x salary
• Private Health Insurance to cover for serious illnesses (after 2 years continuous service)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle Scheme and monthly gym allowance
• Free onsite parking

Adtran is a leading global provider of fiber-based networking solutions and SaaS applications, focused on the broadband access market. Our comprehensive portfolio spans from the metro core to the customer premises, enabling network providers to deliver Gigabit broadband to every home and business. Our vision is to enable a fully connected world where the power to communicate is available to everyone, everywhere.

At Adtran, we believe in our people. With a diverse and inclusive team spread across the globe, our culture embraces creativity and seeks innovation and quality in everything we do. Built on a foundation of communication, trust, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit enables us to be a global technology leader and a strong customer advocate.