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.

Application Engineer in our Aerospace / Defense business unit.  
Location: North Reading, MA  

Our Purpose
Don't under-value your own potential! We encourage you to apply even if you feel you do not meet all of the qualifications. We are striving to create an inclusive workplace that draws talents from varied educations, environments, and cultures, and want to consider what your unique talents can bring to our organization. 
   
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! 

Opportunity Overview
Do you enjoy solving challenging automation problems at the intersection of hardware and software engineering?  Is using your electrical engineering skills in combination with writing C/C++ or C# code to qualify and implement automated test solutions that drive product quality exciting to you?  If so, this opportunity is for you! 
 

Responsibilities
As an Applications Engineer in the Defense and Aerospace division Quality Engineering Group, you will:   
•    Serve as a contributor in a software and product test group, developing applications and test cases targeting Teradyne test equipment to ensure our products meet our customers’ critical needs before they are released   
•    Play a key role in the product development process by providing customer perspective to the design process   
•    Assist cross-functional engineering teams in debugging discovered product defects 
•    Provide technical support in product demonstrations   
•    Stay on top of rapid changes in technology, assess the ramifications of these changes, advocate solutions, and support new product development     
  

All About You
Basic Qualifications, Experience, & Skills
•    5+ years of experience in Test Development Engineering, Application Engineering, Systems Engineering or related engineering experience 
•    Experience with programming of instrumentation or hardware in C/C++ or C#. Creating test program sets using C, C++, and/or C# required  
•    Detailed knowledge of software test techniques, case modeling and automated test techniques required 
•    Automatic Test Equipment knowledge preferred  
•    Hardware instrumentation experience with PXI, LXI, VXI controlled test instruments and automated test systems preferred 
•    Familiarity with C drivers for instrumentation, test equipment, or hardware 
•    Experience with software development environments in Microsoft .NET Framework, and Visual Studio preferred   
•    Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and analytical skills 
•    Process oriented and continuous improvement focused 
•    Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills across functional groups are needed to succeed in this position    

Education
•    Bachelor’s degree or Master's degree (BSEE, ECE, CS) or equivalent work experience. 

Please note: This role is hybrid. 

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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