Description OverviewA leading telecommunications organization is building a new automation infrastructure to support lab-based product testing. The team needs experienced Python Automation Engineers who can design automation frameworks from scratch, integrate with RF/network test equipment, and translate complex test cases into scalable automated test suites. This is a highly technical, hands-on automation role focused on Python and lab instrumentation.
Core Responsibilities- Develop Python-based automation frameworks to control and coordinate lab instruments such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, traffic generators, oscilloscopes, meters, and other RF/network equipment.
- Write automated test suites for functional, performance, RF, and system validation.
- Integrate with instrument APIs, SCPI command sets, VISA libraries, and vendor-specific SDKs.
- Build internal tools for test orchestration, data collection, logging, and automated reporting.
- Translate engineering test requirements into executable Python automation workflows.
- Support lab setup, equipment integration, and ongoing enhancements to the automation infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot automation failures, communication issues, and inconsistencies in lab test environments.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines for automated regression and continuous validation.
- Ensure adherence to lab safety, calibration requirements, and quality standards.
Requirements Required Qualifications- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience using Python specifically for test automation (not general application development).
- Hands-on experience with PyTest and Python automation libraries (PyVISA, pySerial, asyncio, pandas).
- Strong experience working with RF and networking lab equipment including:
- Spectrum analyzers
- Signal generators
- Traffic generators (e.g., IXIA, Spirent)
- Oscilloscopes, meters, protocol analyzers
- Solid understanding of SCPI, VISA, TCP/IP, serial communication, and instrument control.
- Experience with Linux, shell scripting, and Git workflows.
- Ability to interpret test plans, understand RF measurements, and convert test cases into automated scripts.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with LLM-based automation or agentic workflows.
- Background in building Python automation frameworks from scratch in lab environments.
Team Environment- Join a collaborative technical team consisting of:
- 2 Automation Engineers leading the framework build
- 3-4 Test Engineers you will support and partner with
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