job summary: This role is a unique opportunity to join an early-stage, well-funded start-up with a very promising future! As Lead Automation Test Engineer, You will have the opportunity to directly touch the lives of billions. Our mission will be to bring mobile broadband to billions, pull hundreds of millions out of poverty, and save countless lives. The only patented, proven, and commercially-operational satellite-direct-to-standard-phone (sat2phone) system in the world. Put simply, we build satellites that function as cellular towers and can provide cellular service in any area of the world. This firm will enable all 8 billion people on the planet to stay connected with the existing standard phone in their pocket. Everywhere. No matter what. location: FALLS CHURCH, Virginia job type: Permanent salary: $80,000 - 80,001 per year work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Core Responsibilities: Because Lynk is a small company, the Test Automation Software Developer will lead the testing of the entire telecommunication system, rather than just part of the system. Specific responsibilities include: Work as part of the telecom development team, in close coordination with product management, to become a resident expert on system requirements and system design. Leveraging your expertise of the Lynk Network, design end-to-end test plans, procedures, and scripts for verifying system requirements are met and bugs are identified. Support the testing of the Lynk Network in the lab environment as well as out in the field. Ownership of testing new releases, including new features and regressions.Ownership of system performance characterization and metrics. Communicate test progress, results, and issues to stakeholders by maintaining up-to-date bug reports and performance metrics. Conduct and organize testing efforts and plans.Perform manual testing when automation doesn't yet exist (e.g. new features) and automated testing using our automated testing frameworks. Design and implement automated test cases using languages such as Python, ROBOT, etc..Contribute to test automation frameworks and data analysis tools.Leverage various tools and methods, such as network analyzers, traffic generators, simulators, emulators, etc..Selection and/or development of software tools to support system verification.Identify, document, and report bugs and defects related to cellular network performance, functionality, and compatibility.Analyze test results and provide recommendations for improvement.Collaborate with the development team and the product manager to ensure quality standards and customer expectations are met.Debug and troubleshoot issues that arise during testing (including functional and performance testing).Documentation of testing plans, operational procedures, and results.Stay updated with the latest cellular network trends and technologies, such as 5G, LTE, and IoT.Design, development, and optimization of Lynk's testing procedures/policies for our ongoing test campaign for our telecommunications technology.Implement continuous improvements and best practices within the team, and larger organization. Operation, maintenance, and calibration of test equipment. #LI-CB6 qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 5 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors (required) skills: AutomationProfessional EngineerAutomation AnywhereHILverificationValidationTelecomIoT Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.