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Test Design Engineer II

Adtran Huntsville, Alabama, United States

onsitefull-time
Posted Aug 27, 2026
  • Role & seniority

    • Test Design Engineer (mid-level) — 2–5 years professional experience
  • Stack/tools

    • Languages: C/C++, Python (automation); Java/Perl plus

    • Debugging & dev: standard debugging methodologies, software version control tools

    • Testing/monitoring: communications test development tools (MIB browsers, terminal emulation, network monitoring)

    • Hardware/firmware: may involve firmware development; digital/analog circuit design, simulation

  • Top 3 responsibilities

    • Design/develop functional tests for new/existing ADTRAN products

    • Build testing support: generate test procedures, implement test hardware, and automate tests (C++/Python)

    • Fault isolate product failures to circuit/component level and ensure adequate test coverage in high-speed production

  • Must-have skills

    • BS in EE/CE/CS; 2–5 years engineering experience

    • Object-oriented C/C++, debugging methods, version control

    • Hardware-related expertise: test instruments, circuit design/simulation/debugging

    • International travel capability

  • Nice-to-haves

    • MS in EE/CE/CS or related field

    • Communications/network knowledge: Ethernet, TCP/IP, SNMP, ATM, switches/routers; telecom/carrier tech (DSLAM/xDSL, DS1/DS3, SONET/SDH, EoCu)

    • Java/Perl experience

  • Location & work type

    • International travel required; location and work model (onsite/hybrid/remote) not specified in the provided text.

Full Description

Welcome! Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities!

Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you!

Thanks for your interest in working on our team! Job Summary The Test Design Engineer will be a member of a team responsible for the development and implementation of functional tests for new and existing ADTRAN products. Duties and Responsibilities Design or assist in the design of hardware, including special test instruments as needed to support new product interface and testing requirements. Develop or assist in the development of advanced software applications to support current and future hardware designs. May generate test procedures, implement test hardware, and automate tests in C++ and Python. Design or assist in the design of digital and analog circuits, simulation and debugging. May research fiber-optic technologies, wireless communications, and/or additional innovations as applicable to ADTRAN products. May be involved in firmware development. Should have the ability to fault isolate product failures to the circuit and component level, and to guarantee adequate test coverage in a high-speed production environment. Other projects and assignments may result and be assigned to accommodate the changing needs of the department and the Company. Qualifications Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or Computer Engineering, Computer Science,) required. 2-5 years of professional engineering experience is required Prior experience should demonstrate specialized knowledge within the Engineering field and ability to lead projects. C/C++ object-oriented programming experience, standard debugging methodologies, hardware design, software version control tools, communications test development tools (MIB browsers, terminal emulation packages, network monitoring software), experience required. Must be able to travel internationally. Preferred Qualifications (Optional) Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Information Science) preferred. Knowledge in basic communications technologies (Ethernet, TCP/IP, SNMP, ATM, switches, routers) and in telecommunications carrier technologies (DSLAM, xDSL, DS1, DS3, SONET, SDH, EoCu) is preferred. JAVA and Perl experience is a plus.

C++PythonHardware DesignDigital CircuitsAnalog CircuitsSoftware DebuggingFirmware DevelopmentFiber-optic TechnologiesWireless CommunicationsFault IsolationVersion ControlMIB BrowsersTerminal EmulationNetwork MonitoringTCP/IPEthernetmulti-location

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