Test Engineer Intern {A}

Position Overview (Summary/Objective):
ARKA Group is seeking test engineers who are passionate about working closely with our team to solve difficult mission-critical challenges. In this important role, you will be working on TestExec®-our Automated Testing Framework.
This position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO.
Responsibilities:

• Design tests for communication systems both individually and within a group environment.
• Work with test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, etc.
• Conduct automated and manual testing of applications controlling integrated hardware and peripheral equipment while supporting/enhancing existing software products as necessary.
• Automate test procedures using python scripting
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to implement tests and validate test results.

• Support Test Planning by mapping requirements to Test Procedures for Factory Acceptance Tests.
• Use your engineering skills to analyze, design, and implement automated scripts within complex systems.

Basic Qualifications:

• University Sophomore, Junior or Senior working towards a Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar technical field
• 0-1+ years of experience Python development
• 0-1+ years of experience C++ development
• Experience with the Linux Operating System
• Experience with version control tools, such as GitLab.
• May need to obtain and maintain a security clearance for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the use of lab equipment, such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power supplies, and digital multi-meters is a plus.
• Experience with python numpy and matplotlib libraries for data analysis.

Pay Range: $23.00 - $29.00 per hour.
The application window will close in 60 days for this position.
Location:
This position is based out of ARKA's Colorado Springs, CO campus. If you like city life, but also enjoy the great outdoors, Colorado Springs is the place for you. The city rests at the base of Pikes Peak. The 14,115-foot summit is just one of dozens of area attractions, including scenic trains, museums, parks, a zoo and more. With a mild climate and plenty of sunshine, the Springs boasts some of the state's best recreation opportunities. The city is also known for its robust high-tech and sports industries. We are home to the U.S. Air Force Academy and four military bases and with the Olympic Training Center and dozens of sports federations nearby, it's common to spot world-class athletes around town.
EHS/Environmental Requirements:
This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to XX lbs. (site specific: Danbury = 25; Bothell = 40; other sites per job requirements - should be no more than 40). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance. The form contained in this link will provide insight into the information the government requests as part of the clearance process.
Visa Restrictions:
No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Employment with any of the ARKA Group companies in the US is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.
ARKA Group L.P. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)