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Kardow

Software Test Lab Engineer

chicago, IL

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About this opportunity

Kardow lists this Software Test Lab Engineer opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Software Lab Technician with strong software engineering, networking, telecommunications, and laboratory infrastructure experience to support complex testing environments.

Responsibilities

Lead discussions with Development, Systems Engineering, and Product teams to identify laboratory equipment and infrastructure requirements.

Plan and coordinate lab infrastructure, hardware implementation, and future program requirements.

Troubleshoot hardware failures, software configuration issues, network connectivity, and application-related problems.

Track and manage issues through JIRA, including root cause analysis.

Manage lab inventory, equipment tracking, audits, cataloging, repairs, and asset maintenance.

Conduct periodic health checks of laboratory equipment and resolve identified issues.

Manage RFQs, purchase requisitions, RMAs, purchase orders, parts delivery, and returns.

Create and maintain SOPs, test bench documentation, and knowledge-sharing materials.

Provide technical guidance, training, and support to software testing teams.

Drive continuous improvements in lab processes, hardware configurations, automation, and infrastructure.

Identify future technology requirements and support lab upgrade projects.

Participate in lab management meetings and collaborate with testing teams to resolve product issues.

Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and support successful service delivery.

Required Qualifications

10+ years of software engineering experience.

2+ years of networking experience.

Hands-on experience with troubleshooting tools such as ping, nslookup, and tracert.

Experience testing complex systems.

Understanding of Agile/SAFe software development methodologies.

Intermediate experience with Windows and Unix/Linux environments.

Experience with JIRA and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Hands-on experience building and maintaining telecommunications equipment and network environments.

Understanding of inflight connectivity (IFEC) systems, including devices, WAPs, ACPU, and network equipment.

Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate with software engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

CompTIA A+ certification.

CompTIA Network+ certification.

CCNA or equivalent networking knowledge.

Aviation or IFEC domain experience.

Telecommunications network infrastructure experience.

Lab automation experience.

Pay: $58.00 - $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: On the road

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Worksite address

chicago, IL, 60290, US

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