Software Test Automation Engineer

Company: Mount Indie
Location: Carlsbad
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description We are looking for a Software Test Automation Engineer to join our team! We think long-term and drive toward scalable and maintainable solutions leveraging industry-standard automation tools and frameworks to support a high mix of vertically integrated products. We work together with engineers from many domains to improve test strategies, ensure adequate test coverage, and enhance product designs. In a highly collaborative team environment, you will take ownership in aligning with software engineering standard processes and mastering our craft. This includes implementing and using CI/CD pipelines, standard libraries, and related best practices. Ultimately, you will be responsible for ensuring high-quality test software solutions are delivered to both internal and external customers, supporting the entire product lifecycle. Responsibilities: Digest top-level requirements and provide feedback to ensure they are concise, testable, and realistic Derive test software requirements from stakeholder needs Design and document test software architectures to allow for long-term maintenance and support Develop automated test software routines which interface with DUTs and other hardware to ensure the quality of products Participate in continuous improvement activities to find opportunities for reuse and process modifications that drive development efficiencies Collaborate with product design engineers to create products that are more testable and/or help test themselves Participate in a data-driven test strategy This is an onsite role in Carlsbad, CA Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in EE, CS, CE, a similar technical degree, or equivalent experience 5 years systems and test experience in complex environments Experience developing software in a team environment using version control, build automation, bug tracking, test-driven development, and similar processes/technologies Experience with National Instrument’s LabVIEW and/or TestStand Experience with C#, Python, and/or other text-based languages Experience with networking protocols (TCP, UDP, Multicast, etc.) and network devices used in product testing Experience implementing test automation, next-generation test platforms, instrument drivers (Programmable Power Supplies, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, etc.), and other test tools Experience creating software test plans to demonstrate requirements coverage and compliance Experience creating fully documented reusable libraries, abstractions, and APIs Results-oriented with a high degree of accountability, commitment, and responsibility Must ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance US government position. US citizenship required Up to 10% travel

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