Test Design Engineer Sr.

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Company: ADTRAN

Location: Huntsville, AL 35801

Description:

Job Description

The Test Design Engineer will be a member of a team responsible for the development and implementation of functional tests for new and existing Adtran products.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Design or assist in the design of hardware, including special test instruments as needed to support new product interface and testing requirements.
  • Develop or assist in the development of advanced software applications to support current and future hardware designs.
  • May generate test procedures, implement test hardware, and automate tests in C++.
  • Design or assist in the design of digital and analog circuits, simulation and debugging.
  • May research fiber-optic technologies, wireless communications, and/or additional innovations as applicable to ADTRAN products.
  • May be involved in firmware development.
  • Should have the ability to fault isolate product failures to the circuit and component level, and to guarantee adequate test coverage in a high-speed production environment.
  • Other projects and assignments may result and be assigned to accommodate the changing needs of the department and the Company.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Information Science) required.
  • 5-8 years of professional engineering experience is required
  • Prior experience should demonstrate specialized knowledge within the Engineering field and ability to lead projects.
  • C/C++ object-oriented programming experience, standard debugging methodologies, hardware design, software version control tools, communications test development tools (MIB browsers, terminal emulation packages, network monitoring software), experience required.
  • Must be able to travel internationally.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Information Science) preferred.
  • Knowledge in basic communications technologies (Ethernet, TCP/IP, SNMP, ATM, switches, routers) and in telecommunications carrier technologies (DSLAM, xDSL, DS1, DS3, SONET, SDH, EoCu) is preferred. JAVA and Perl experience is a plus.


About Us

It takes people to connect with people. At, Adtran we hire the best and brightest individuals who share our passion for meeting customer expectations the first time, every time. Employment is based not only on professional qualifications but also on the character and personal attributes we deem essential for the continued growth and success of the company. Adtran adheres to the highest ethical standards. This bar is set by our leadership and strengthened by our employees. Our employees are truly our most valued resource and are the reason for the company's continued success.

For more than three decades, Adtran has been a leader in the telecommunications industry. We are enabling communities and connecting lives as we equip service providers around the globe to deliver Gigabit broadband. These services are transforming the way people live, work and play. As an innovator, the company is also focused on the future. We are defining the future network with cloud-based software solutions developed with an open, scalable and programmable approach.

We invite you to explore our current job opportunities and apply for those you deem fit your skills and qualifications.

Adtran is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of all individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disabilities, age, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state or local laws.

Thank you for your interest in Adtran careers.

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