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 Livingston, 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
Date:
January 8, 2023