Development Test Engineer

Role

To support our continued growth, we are recruiting for a Development Test Engineer, reporting to the Engineering Manager.  In this important role, you will work closely with other engineering team members to develop systems supporting R&D testing needs with emphasis on automating test systems. This role will suit a self-directed individual with a broad skillset who likes working as an integral member of a small, fast-paced team with diverse skills and experience. This role is a poor fit for specialists who are accustomed to working in large organizations with well-defined roles.

The Role Includes:

• Work with other team members to formulate test system software specifications
• Write automation software using popular hardware interfaces such as I2C, SPI, USB, GPIB, TCP/IP, RS-232 (serial)
• Develop user GUIs for test systems and demonstration platforms
• Formulate development plans and schedules
• Manage any outside contractors associated with projects

Essential Requirements

• BSc/BEng in Electronic or Electrical Engineering / Physical sciences / Mechatronics / Computer Science or related field
• 3+ years of experience in development of Python automation of test instruments
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner in a fast-paced start-up environment
• Experience with software version & defect tracking tools

Desirable

• Experience in development of software supporting R&D and manufacturing data management
• Experience in working with software version/revision control environments such as Git or SVN
• Experience in development of drivers for interfacing with test equipment
• Experience with statistical analysis and data visualization tools such as JMP, Tableau
• Experience with interfacing with databases such as MongoDB
• Knowledge of and experience with optical component testing
• Experience in firmware development for embedded systems
• Experience in development of PCB assemblies

About Avicena

Avicena is a privately held company developing microLED based ultra-low power high bandwidth interconnects for chip-to-chip communications. This technology will revolutionize High-Performance (HPC) and Cloud computing, as well as other industries where low power interconnects are critical like camera sensors, autonomous vehicles, and aerospace. Avicena is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California with a development center in Edinburgh, Scotland. The company was founded in 2019 by leading technologists from the optical networking industry with a track record of delivering breakthrough products. (www.avicena.tech)

To learn more about this position and career opportunities at Avicena, contact sama@avicena.tech