Test Engineer for ATC IP-based Communication System - Columbia, MD
Rohde & Schwarz
Quality Assurance
United States
USD 105k-150k / year
Posted on Dec 18, 2025
Systems Engineering : Test Engineer for ATC IP-based Communication System - Columbia, MD
We are seeking an experienced Systems Test Engineer to support our growing communications system business within the technology systems market. The work location for this position is Columbia, MD.
Your tasks
- Design, integrate, and deploy R&S Air Traffic Control (ATC) project IP based voice communications systems / subsystems to include analog protocol converters for radio and telephony, networking, and air traffic controller operator and administrator acceptance.
- Develop test plans and procedures according to program statement of work, system requirements, specifications, and industry standards.
- Design systems under test (SUT) / device under test (DUT) to meet testing milestones with internal and external customer coordination
- Orchestrate and conduct internal and customer test events within project schedule and budget.
- Create, collaborate, and review test cases with attention to requirement validation and customer satisfaction and execute them.
- Provide routine internal and external customer updates on testing activities
- Generate test reports, problem/defect reports, mitigation plans, and provide input to project risks.
- Provide direct support to design and project teams to isolate root causes of issues, provide analysis, and implement fixes that result in compliant deliverables.
- Develop necessary test automation procedures and scripts.
- Work with engineering teams to maintain verification requirements traceability matrix (VRTM).
- Work closely with the system test teams based in Europe, North America, and other global locations for different testing activities following project needs.
- Support testing needs from project initiation to closeout, bringing a validation and customer satisfaction first mindset
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Your qualifications
- B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or relevant engineering degree.
- 5+ years of systems test experience in telecom/networking industry with strong understanding of process, development and execution of US Government test programs.
- Configuring and analyzing VoIP networks, computing infrastructure, software deployments
- Proficient in relevant business tools including MS Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint.
- Proficient with requirements management tools such as DOORS, etc.
- Proficient with project orchestration tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MS Teams
- Proficient in Linux OS configuration, installation and debugging (CentOS or Oracle), as well as VM’s.
- Ability to travel to customer sites for installs and acceptance testing.
- Proactive, analytical, detail-oriented and self-managed.
- Comfortable working in an international team and without formal direction.
- In order to be considered, candidates must reside in the US and be a US citizen capable of receiving a US Government security clearance. Beneficial experience:
- Networking skills on Cisco switches or similar (Certifications like CCNA from Cisco), including knowledge on protocols such as SIP, RTP, SNMP
- Configuring and analyzing VoIP networks, computing infrastructure, software deployments.
- Experience with VoIP networking and telephony tools, such as wireshark, and other performance testing tools, to include WAN and SATCOM simulators
- Experience with scripting tools, analysis, test and measurement equipment, such as spectrum analyzers.
- Experience with configuring and testing legacy telephony circuits (SS1/4, Shout/Voice lines, Single Frequency, etc.) and related audio connections.
- Familiarity with ED-137 standards
Interested?
We are looking forward to receiving your application!The total compensation for this position is $105K-$150K. Total compensation includes base salary, variable pay (when applicable) plus benefits. The range is determined by the position, geographic location and level. Individual pay within the range is determined by several factors including location, education or training, relevant work history, sales incentive structure and job-related skills.
Rohde & Schwarz is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.
Rohde & Schwarz is a global technology company with approximately 14,000 employees and three divisions: Test & Measurement, Technology Systems and Networks & Cybersecurity. For 90 years, the company has been developing cutting-edge technology, pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible and enabling customers from various sectors such as business, government and public authorities to maintain their technological sovereignty.
Our offer
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Flexible working hour models
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Training & continuing education
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Privately owned company
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Promoting innovation
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Long-term & attractive work environment
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