Factory Applications Engineer (Defense & Aerospace, North Reading, MA)

Teradyne’s Defense and Aerospace Division leads in providing high-performance test solutions for defense and aerospace markets. Our products ensure the reliability of both military and commercial aerospace electronics. The growing demand for high-performance test systems is driven by new programs like tactical aircraft and missile systems, along with upgrade initiatives.

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.

Our Purpose  
TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day. 
 
We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results. 
 

Opportunity Overview 
We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!

Do you love solving challenging problems at the intersection of disciplines like Digital Hardware, Test Engineering and Software Development? If using your electrical engineering skills, writing C code and developing test fixtures to help our Aerospace and Defense customers test their technology is exciting to you then supporting our Spectrum-9100 products will be a blast!

All About You 
We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you’re ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position. 

Responsibilities:

Generating test software to run on Teradyne’s Spectrum ATE platforms. These automated software test programs are written in C, Associated test fixturing (adapters, cabling etc) to support new Test Program Set (TPS) and TPS conversions from legacy platforms. This includes working with test adapter suppliers to develop mechanical concepts and customer required documentation packages for high quality test adapters. 

Development, test, integration, and validation of our customer's Units Under Test (UUT), ensuring that customer test requirements are met. Development of the complete set of hardware, software, and documentation to support Teradyne's TPS services.  TPS’s will primarily consist of Digital, Analog, and high-speed bus (VXI, PXI) design. You should have good communication skills and be able to work in a dynamic team environment.  Day-to-day you will be highly visible and will interact with many organizations including the TPS team, Program team, Sales and with the Customer. Customer interaction will include providing inputs to technical presentations, telecoms, leading formal reviews, and input on TPS quoting.  

As a Functional Test Program Developer, you will take part in the following:

Designing sophisticated analog and digital test interfaces to implement switching, filtering, signal conversion, and other functions. Analyze data, and support design for hardware/software solutions for which industry standards exist.

Develop/integrate Functional Test Programs utilizing Teradyne instrumentation such as: digital, FOXI, PBI, M9, DI, BTI ATI

Utilize software tools such as:

• TPS Convertor Studio, TestStand LabView, LabWindows CVI ATLAS Test Studio
• Devise innovative techniques for testing and characterizing leading edge technology.
• Identify trends in customer TPS development to help guide the development of new Teradyne ATE instrumentation. 

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in Test Development Engineering or Application Engineering
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, analytical and PC Skills
• Understanding of the Test Program Set (TPS) software development life cycle process
• Proficiency with ANSI C programming languages
• Comfortable with travel requirements which can be as much as 20% or greater
• Ability to learn new things quickly and apply them
• Process oriented and continuous improvement focused
• Ability to develop and maintain fellowship across departments
• Empowers associates to take risks to drive breakthrough innovation
• Prefer knowledge of C#, C++, or graphical environments like TestStand or TestStudio
• Familiarity with Spectrum-9100 and Teradyne Digital Instrumentation

Education:

• BS or MS degree (Electrical or Computer Eng/Science) or relevant experience

Benefits: 

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more.  Please click here to see details. 

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ITAR Restriction: All candidates for this ITAR restricted position must be one of the following: US Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident, Asylee, Refugee or otherwise lawfully admitted under an amnesty program.

FOUO Designation:  This position may require access to work under Federal Contracts under the "For Official Use Only" designation, and as such, you may be limited to access such programs if you are not a US citizen or if you have dual citizenship.

The above listed position may involve access to export controlled technology and may be subject to export licensing requirements prior to employment.