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Job Description
Job Title: Test Development Engineer
Location: Washington, D.C.
Type: Full Time
Our client is seeking a skilled Test Development Engineer to help design, develop, and support automated test systems used in large‑scale hardware and data center manufacturing environments. If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, building production‑ready test solutions, and working with cross‑functional teams, this role offers an exciting opportunity to drive innovation across global operations.
What You’ll Do
- Design and develop test systems, procedures, and automated scripts to validate hardware performance.
- Build Python‑based automated test sequences that interface with BMS and PLC systems for functional and safety validation of liquid cooling equipment.
- Develop and maintain server‑level (L10) and rack‑level (L11) test software used in high‑volume manufacturing.
- Support sustaining engineering by implementing configuration updates and ensuring test systems remain reliable and up to date.
- Maintain thorough documentation of test infrastructure, procedures, and specifications.
- Work cross‑functionally with hardware engineering, manufacturing, controls, and quality teams to align on test requirements and performance standards.
- Contribute to defining test architecture and infrastructure strategy.
- Stay current with emerging testing technologies and methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 5–8 years of experience in manufacturing test development/sustaining for enterprise server, storage, or networking products
- OR
- 10+ years of relevant experience with some college coursework.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Technical Skills
- Advanced programming experience in Python, Java, and Bash; C/C++ is a plus.
- Strong Linux development background (CentOS or Ubuntu).
- Python automation expertise with industrial protocols (Modbus, BACnet, Ethernet/IP).
- Ability to interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics; experience designing physical test stations is highly preferred.
- Experience building and configuring VMs using VMware (DHCP, PXE boot, nginx).
- Strong knowledge of enterprise networking technologies and protocols (L1/L2/L3, BGP, ECMP, DHCP Relay).
- Experience with Git and modern software engineering best practices.
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