Responsibilities
- Lead the initialization and setup of software and platforms for radar systems, associated support equipment, and test racks.
- Verify full system configuration spanning BIOS, storage, Linux services, networking, time synchronization, container environments, and deployment tools.
- Diagnose and determine root causes of integration issues related to system settings, OS configuration, services, permissions, network connectivity, routing, switch setup, and software deployment.
- Troubleshoot problems such as misconfigured BIOS, RAID errors, Linux service failures, Docker permission or context issues, Azure CLI setup difficulties, and broken deployment pipelines.
- Manage and validate Linux timing and synchronization services like chrony, linuxptp, and timemaster, including their system dependencies.
- Support the deployment and verification of software configuration stacks, including code-as-configuration workflows using Jsonnet-based builds.
- Configure and resolve issues in Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking for lab and test environments, including VLANs, routing, firewall rules, and managed switches.
- Set up and maintain new test racks and system test environments, including computing systems, networking gear, timing hardware, and supporting infrastructure.
- Create scripts, utilities, checklists, and automated validation processes to detect configuration errors before formal testing.
- Collaborate with systems, software, firmware, RF, and hardware engineers to identify cross-domain faults and resolve them efficiently.
- Assist in designing, implementing, and running automated test workflows for radar and RF system validation.
- Build and maintain automated UI and end-to-end tests for on-device web interfaces using browser-driven frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, or Cypress to verify correct rendering, control behavior, and backend data flow.
- Develop and document repeatable integration procedures, debugging guides, and test instructions for consistent use by technicians and engineers.
- Support lab and field test operations to ensure radar systems are properly configured and ready for data collection.
- Work 4 to 5 days per week on-site at the Los Angeles (Hawthorne), California office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field such as Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 3 years in systems integration, software integration, test engineering, site reliability, DevOps, lab infrastructure, or similar technical roles involving complex hardware-software systems.
- Experience writing scripts or programs for automation, testing, or diagnostics using Python, Bash, or comparable languages.
- Proficient in Linux system administration and troubleshooting, particularly in Ubuntu or similar environments.
- Hands-on experience configuring and debugging Linux services, startup processes, permissions, users and groups, package dependencies, logs, and system-level networking.
- Experience diagnosing computer system initialization and platform configuration issues, including BIOS settings, storage and RAID setup, hardware interfaces, and OS installation.
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals such as IP addressing, routing, subnetting, VLANs, DNS, firewalls, and managed switch configuration.
- Proven ability to methodically debug technical problems using logs, command-line tools, packet captures, service status, and system telemetry.
- Ability to produce clear technical documentation, test procedures, and troubleshooting workflows.
- Strong sense of ownership, attention to detail, and readiness to work across hardware and software domains.
Nice to Have
- Experience integrating and testing radar systems, RF systems, aerospace, defense systems, or other complex electromechanical platforms.
- Familiarity with operating and configuring RF test equipment or supporting RF verification in lab settings.
- Experience deploying and maintaining lab infrastructure, STE, HIL/SIL environments, or production test systems.
- Knowledge of containerized environments including Docker, container permissions, and runtime configuration.
- Experience with infrastructure and deployment tools such as Azure CLI, configuration templating, Jsonnet, Ansible, or similar.
- Background in precision time synchronization technologies such as PTP, NTP, GNSS-referenced timing, or timemaster.
- Experience with test automation frameworks and automated hardware/software validation or regression testing in lab environments.
- Hands-on experience with browser-based UI and end-to-end test automation using Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or similar tools.
- Familiarity with collecting, parsing, and analyzing data using Python or equivalent tools.
- Experience collaborating directly with technicians and cross-functional engineering teams during integration, troubleshooting, and testing activities.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid — Los Angeles (Hawthorne), California
Other
- Work 4-5 days per week out of our office in Los Angeles (Hawthorne), California
- Relocation assistance is offered
