Test Automation Software Engineer Job ID 3390 - Mcare Agency LLC

Location: Seven Corners, VA 22044
Compensation: Not listed
Sponsorship: H-1B available for existing holders
Benefits: Stock options

Requirements

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience:

  • 4+ years integrating and testing cellular communications systems (GSM / 2G and LTE / 4G).

  • In-depth understanding of GSM and/or LTE architecture, protocols, and standards.

  • Experience with network testing tools (QXDM, Wireshark, Spirent, IXIA, iPerf, etc.).

  • Proven experience leading product testing.

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in Linux and scripting (Python, Bash).

  • Understanding of networking concepts (Ethernet, TCP/IP).

  • Proficiency in OOP, C/C++, or Java desired.

  • Familiarity with DevOps, IaC, CI/CD, SCM tools (GitLab, Jenkins, AWS, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes).

Job Summary

We are looking for a Test Automation Software Engineer to join a startup that is revolutionizing communications technology. This role focuses on designing, building, integrating, and testing hardware and software for satellite-based cellular towers. You will work closely with development teams to understand product requirements and ensure they are met through rigorous testing.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated test cases using languages such as Python and ROBOT.

• Perform manual testing when automation doesn’t yet exist.

• Contribute to test automation frameworks and data analysis tools.

• Utilize network analyzers, traffic generators, simulators, and emulators.

• Stay updated with the latest cellular network trends and technologies (5G, LTE, IoT).

Key Qualifying Questions

1. Have you built test automation frameworks from scratch (in Python or another backend language)?

   • If yes, were you using a tool or coding from scratch?

   • What were the purposes of the test automation frameworks you built?

If you have a passion for test automation and a strong background in cellular communications, we’d love to hear from you!