What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Systems Engineer position at Intrepid Control Systems?
Description
Role Overview
The Test Systems Engineer is responsible for developing end-to-end manufacturing test systems across the full product lifecycle. This role contributes to Design for Testability (DFT) by partnering with hardware and software teams to ensure efficient, scalable, and reliable testing solutions.
This position requires strong, hands-on software development experience, including writing, debugging, and maintaining production-quality code.
The position involves architecting physical test environments and developing high-performance software for both device-level control and enterprise-level data management.
Requirements
Responsibilities
Design and develop End-of-Line (EOL) test systems using Python and Rust, interfacing with electronic devices via CAN, LIN, UART, and Ethernet
Write, debug, and maintain production-quality code across multiple languages (primarily Python, with exposure to C/C and Rust)
Collaborate with hardware engineering teams to ensure PCBA testability, including performing schematic reviews in Altium and troubleshooting circuit-level issues during system bring-up
Develop modern, responsive user interfaces using PySide6 (Qt for Python) to support manufacturing technicians with intuitive tools
Design, build, and maintain backend systems using Rust (Axum framework) and REST APIs to ensure data integrity and traceability of test results
Debug and support core libraries written in C as needed, optimizing system performance and reliability
Provide production support by troubleshooting End-of-Line software issues, documenting processes, and improving manufacturing station uptime
Required Qualifications
3 years of hands-on coding experience, including developing and maintaining production-level software (not limited to scripting)
3 Python (advanced proficiency required)
3 of experience in C / C
Rust (strongly preferred)
3 of experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Schematic proficiency (Altium preferred)
Experience with communication protocols (CAN, LIN, UART, Ethernet)
Basic circuit analysis and debugging
VS Code
Git / GitLab
Vehicle Spy 3 (preferred)
Axum (Rust)
Dioxus / Tauri
Qt (PySide6)
OAuth, REST APIs, JSON integration
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in manufacturing or production test environments
Familiarity with automated test systems and hardware/software integration
Strong troubleshooting and cross-functional problem-solving skills
Salary
90,000 to 115,000 annually, depending on experience