Systems Test Engineer 2 (Test Automation)
Garmin International
Chandler, AZ
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Aerospace Engineering, Automation, Aviation Industry, Avionics, Best Practices, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Git, GitHub, Home Automation, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Jenkins, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mobile Devices, Physics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance Methodology, Retrofit, Root Cause Analysis, Selenium, Software Testing, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), System Test, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Test Automation, Test Scripts, Test Tools, Testing, Time Management, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Virtual Machine (VM), Writing Skills
LOCATION
Chandler, AZ
POSTED
30+ days ago
We are seeking a full-time Systems Test Engineer 2 in our Chandler, AZ location. In this role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining automation frameworks, supporting conception, development, and/or application of sophisticated avionics systems by providing system testing support for moderately complex integrated flight deck programs and/or retrofit product lines. This role also identifies and implements improvements to system testing processes and tools.
Essential Functions
- Design, build, and maintain automation frameworks from scratch using Python, Selenium (for web), and Appium (for mobile/embedded interfaces)
- Maintain test environments, continuous integration (CI) pipelines, and test assets
- Create automation pipelines integrated with CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
- Write and maintain automation utilities and supporting tools (Python-based)
- Support test environment configuration, including simulators, device farms, virtual machines, or hardware-in-the-loop systems
- Manage repositories using Git, ensuring branch hygiene, code reviews, and best practices.
- Communicate status and schedule for the system testing needs applicable to planned deliveries
- Provide feedback to development teams to ensure solutions are designed to meet system testing needs
- Provide troubleshooting support to identify the system root cause
- Provide clear and sufficient details on issues sufficient for internal or external customers
- Identify and implement improvements to system testing processes and guidance
- Provide reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques
- Apply a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities to develop timely solutions
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics or another related field AND a minimum of 1 year relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
- Demonstrates knowledge of several complex integrated avionic functions
- Demonstrates mastery of relevant tools for use in system testing
- Demonstrates advanced troubleshooting skills
- Demonstrates knowledge of requirements for simulator qualification
- Driven problem solver with proven success in solving difficult problems
- Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
- 2-5 years of experience in test automation, system testing, or software QA engineering.
- Proven experience building automation frameworks from scratch.
- Hands-on experience using:
- Python for scripting, test automation, and framework development
- Selenium for web UI automation
- Appium for mobile or device-level automation
- Git for version control and repository management
- Previous work or internship experience with Garmin related products
- Pilot's License (Aviation Only)
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
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