Automation Test Software Engineer, Manufacturing

Irvine · Irvine, CA (OC-62) · 2+ years experience · Full-time · Posted Sep 24, 2026

At a glance

We are looking for a Software Engineer with a focus in Manufacturing to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa.
In this role you will be responsible for building and maintaining software for current and next generation Sentry Tower systems.
You will develop automated test suites and user-friendly interfaces to streamline hardware verification and issue diagnosis for non-technical users.

Develop automated test suites to verify hardware functionality and performance.
Create user-friendly interfaces to facilitate issue diagnosis for non-technical users.
Implement robust error-capturing mechanisms to provide actionable insights.
Collaborate with hardware and quality assurance teams to ensure seamless integration of testing tools.
Work directly with the technicians and manufacturing engineers who use your tooling every shift, and treat their time as the thing you are optimizing.
Continuously improve testing frameworks to enhance efficiency and reliability.

Experience building test automation, instrumentation, or tooling for hardware, and comfort working on a bench with the hardware in front of you.
Proficiency in Python for test and tooling work, plus 2+ years in Rust or C++ to work in the services under test.
Solid grasp of networking principles, including CAN and Ethernet protocols, along with expertise in hardware interfacing, diagnostic tools (e.g., Wireshark, CANoe), and cybersecurity principles as they pertain to secure and reliable sensor data transmission.
Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
US person status required, with eligibility to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.

Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers
Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) supporting health, recovery, and whatever comes next