Senior Software Engineer (Test Automation & Infrastructure)

Company: CesiumAstro

Location: Austin, TX

Type: Full-time

Posted: 2026-08-01

About this role

  • We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Test Automation & Infrastructure to develop and scale automated test systems supporting the validation of complex RF and satellite communications payloads
  • This role sits at the intersection of software development and hardware test engineering, building robust automation frameworks and infrastructure that ensure reliable, repeatable system validation
  • You will play a key role in improving product quality, accelerating development cycles, and enabling seamless integration across hardware and software systems
  • Develop automated test software to control laboratory instrumentation such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and network equipment
  • Implement and maintain test sequences for both system-level and component-level validation
  • Support integration and execution of tests across hardware and software environments
  • Debug and troubleshoot test failures across software, hardware, and interface layers
  • Ensure test systems produce accurate, repeatable, and reliable results
  • Design and implement software for device under test (DUT) control, including command handling, telemetry ingestion, and state management
  • Build reusable automation frameworks and scripts to streamline test development
  • Apply best practices in software engineering, including modular design, version control, and code reviews
  • Reduce manual intervention through efficient and scalable automation solutions
  • Develop tools and utilities to enhance test engineering productivity
  • Design and maintain scalable test automation infrastructure supporting multiple configurations and environments
  • Enhance existing frameworks for improved reliability, maintainability, and scalability
  • Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines where applicable
  • Standardize tooling and infrastructure across teams to ensure consistency
  • Contribute to shared libraries and reusable automation components
  • Act as a technical bridge between software ...

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