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Test Systems Engineer

Intrepid Control Systems Troy, Michigan, United States

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Posted Jul 7, 2026
  • Role & seniority

    • Test Systems Engineer (hands-on), ~3+ years experience
  • Stack/tools

    • Languages: Python (primary), Rust (strongly preferred), C/C++ (3+ yrs), HTML/CSS/JavaScript

    • UI: PySide6 / Qt for Python; (also mentions Dioxus / Tauri)

    • Backend/API: Rust + Axum, REST APIs, OAuth, JSON

    • Device/IO & protocols: CAN, LIN, UART, Ethernet

    • Hardware/design tools: Altium (schematic reviews), circuit troubleshooting

    • Dev tools: VS Code, Git/GitLab

    • Other: Vehicle Spy 3 (preferred)

  • Top 3 responsibilities

    • Design and develop End-of-Line (EOL) manufacturing test systems interfacing with devices over CAN/LIN/UART/Ethernet

    • Build and maintain production-quality software (multi-language; Python-focused, Rust/C++ as needed)

    • Develop technician-facing UI (PySide6/Qt) and backend data services (Rust/Axum, REST, JSON, traceability)

  • Must-have skills

    • Advanced Python (3+ yrs) with production-quality coding and debugging

    • C/C++ experience (3+ yrs) and ability to debug/optimize core libraries

    • Understanding of communication protocols (CAN/LIN/UART/Ethernet)

    • Basic circuit analysis/debugging and ability to collaborate on PCBA testability (Altium preferred)

    • Git/GitLab, VS Code; REST/JSON integration fundamentals; schematic proficiency

  • Nice-to-haves

    • Manufacturing/production test environment experience

    • Automated test systems an

Full Description

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
PythonRustC++AltiumCANLINUARTEthernetPySide6AxumREST APIsGitCircuit AnalysisDesign for TestabilityJavaScriptHTML/CSSmulti-location

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