Network Test Automation Engineer (Ethernet Systems DV)

About the role

A Network Test Automation Engineer (Ethernet Systems DV) is needed to build and maintain automation frameworks for validating Ethernet-connected sensor networks on an autonomous vehicle platform. You will partner with Systems, Integration, Software, and Sensor teams to develop scalable network validation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Python-based automation frameworks for Ethernet compliance, integration, and performance validation.
• Develop PCAP/tcpdump tooling and fault-injection scripts to validate protocols such as ARP and ICMP, and failure recovery scenarios (e.g., link loss, and FCS errors).
• Configure and manage VLAN-segmented (802.1Q) network topologies across bench and HIL test environments, including integration with power supplies, DAQ systems, and relay controls.
• Validate interoperability between network switches and sensors, ensuring compliance with security and PPAP standards for Ethernet ECUs.
• Own and maintain technical documentation for test frameworks, methodologies, and system configurations.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field
• 6+ years of relevant experience in network testing, validation, or automation
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, including the OSI model, TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, ARP, SNMP, and VLAN (802.1Q) configuration
• Advanced Python and Bash scripting skills, with experience building automation frameworks (e.g., PyTest)
• Proficiency with network diagnostic tools such as Wireshark, iPerf, tcpdump, traceroute, and ethtool
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, including debugging across the full OSI stack

Qualifications

• Experience with DoIP and UDS over IP
• Familiarity with automotive Ethernet standards (e.g., 100BASE-T1, BroadR-Reach, H-MTD/FAKRA connectors)
• Experience with time synchronization protocols (e.g., IEEE 1588v2/PTP, 802.1AS)
• Advanced Linux networking and HIL infrastructure experience (e.g., DAQ systems, relay-controlled power rails)

Skills

• Python
• Bash scripting
• Wireshark
• iPerf
• Tcpdump
• traceroute
• ethtool
• CI/CD pipelines
• DevOps practices
• Networking fundamentals

Benefits

• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• HireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401k package