Senior Automation Test Engineer

Senior Automation Test Engineer

Who We Are

Kymeta's mission is to enhance lives by unlocking the potential for global satellite and cellular broadband communications while on the move. We do this through our innovative solutions and best in class technologies that meet and exceed our customers' requirements.

Our core principles define the character and spirit of our employees and how we operate. We are committed to fostering a customer focused culture by creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that is rooted in supporting its employees and our corporate social responsibilities.

What We Need

The Senior Automation Test Engineer will use their expertise to create and improve production test stations and software used to evaluate satellite antenna and terminal assemblies for low and medium volume production in Kymeta's manufacturing facility. They will evaluate antenna and terminal test data, providing critical feedback to sustaining and product development engineers. Transitioning to mass production, the automation test engineer will work with Kymeta's manufacturing partners to transfer the test station technology, ensuring that both remote and local test station output is available to Kymeta's engineering team.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write detailed visual aids and train production test technicians in the operation, output and maintenance of production test stations

• Monitors and maintain production test stations, creating weekly reports of station output

• Duplicate production test stations for expanded factory capacity and coordinate technology transfer of test stations to outside entities during scale-up activities

• Assist in managing Kymeta's production test database architecture

• Create and maintain productivity, factory management and quality management system data entry software as required by continuous improvement activities

• Participate in engineering design reviews and manages DFx feedback

• Assist production personnel, champion continuous improvements and implement required engineering changes in assigned assembly areas/product lines

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in software development

• Minimum of 5 years' experience writing visual aids, training and working with assembly personnel in a manufacturing environment

• Well versed in scoping, writing requirements, designing and implementing test equipment (software and hardware) using off the shelf components and networked devices

• Experienced in writing and maintaining test software applications in C# and Python; MySQL programming a plus

• Ability to quickly come-up-to speed on new technologies and engineering challenges

• Provides a strong sense of ownership to all assigned areas of responsibility and proven track record in driving continuous improvement in those areas

• Satellite communication equipment (BUC/LNB/Satellite modems) test and debug experience highly desired

• Ability to communicate information using standard Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, Office, Power Point, Project and Visio

EDUCATION

• B.S. from an accredited institution in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Physical Electronics or related fields

COMPENSATION

Kymeta is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In the spirit of pay transparency, we have determined the salary range for this position to be $100,000 - $160,000. This is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would be atypical, in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. Compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and geography. The total compensation package for this position includes an annual target bonus of 10%, stock options, and benefits listed below. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.

BENEFITS

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes:

Medical Plans: A choice between two competitive options

• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

Vision & Dental

Life/AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

401k

Paid Time Off

• Exempt employees: Flexible PTO and 12 paid holidays per year

• Nonexempt employees: 15 vacation days, 7 sick days and 12 paid holidays per year

Kymeta is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.