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Software Test Engineer

Actalent

Germantown, MD
Contract
Senior
40/hr-60/hr
8 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

As a Software/Hardware Test Engineer, you will provide Design for Test (DFT) direction to Research & Development (R&D) from the concept stage through new product development. You will be responsible for test development and continuous improvement for test solutions on the PNT product portfolio. You will design, develop, and influence automated production systems required to implement product test strategies and partner with R&D and Manufacturing Engineering to develop contract manufacturing-ready and reliable test systems, jigs, and fixtures. Your role will involve optimizing calibration and test processes for coverage, capability, and test stand capacity, ensuring detailed project planning for timely development, documentation, debugging, deployment, and validation of test solutions and processes for new product pilot runs. You will effectively use quality tools such as statistical process control and measurement uncertainty to ensure test solutions are stable and in control. Additionally, you will install and validate production systems at final production facilities with contract manufacturers in the USA and Asia.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide DFT direction to R&D from concept stage through new product development.
  • Develop and continuously improve test solutions for the PNT product portfolio.
  • Design, develop, and influence automated production systems for product test strategies.
  • Partner with R&D and Manufacturing Engineering to develop reliable test systems, jigs, and fixtures.
  • Optimize calibration and test processes for coverage, capability, and test stand capacity.
  • Ensure detailed project planning for timely development, documentation, debugging, deployment, and validation of test solutions.
  • Use quality tools such as statistical process control and measurement uncertainty to ensure test solutions are stable.
  • Install and validate production systems at final production facilities with contract manufacturers in the USA and Asia.

Requirements

  • Test development and engineering experience.
  • Software testing and automated functional testing.
  • Proficiency in C programming and knowledge of RF products and basic electrical test equipment.
  • Experience in software development with programming languages such as C, Python, and C++.
  • 5 years of experience in programming, hardware/software development, and manufacturing processes.
  • Proficiency in test equipment and LabWindows CVI or NI TestStand.
  • Knowledge of ANSI standards.

Nice to Have

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
  • SQL database programming experience for test record and data management.
  • Competence in RF, Positioning, Navigation, and Timing concepts.
  • Knowledge of industry-standard test technologies and methods using various test equipment.
  • Written documentation experience including test specifications, procedures, installation instructions, interconnects, assembly drawings, and preventive maintenance.
  • Project planning experience with effective communication skills.
  • Leadership skills and self-motivation.
  • Ability to travel internationally up to 15% of the time to contract manufacturing sites.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years' experience developing automated functional tests, both hardware and software.
  • Programming experience in test automation using LabWindows CVI or NI TestStand.
  • SQL database programming experience for test record and data management.
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.

Benefits & Perks

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Working at Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 18, 2025
Job CategoryQA Engineering
Salary40/hr-60/hr
Job TypeContract
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceSenior

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actalentservices.com

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

Location

Germantown, MD

Industry

Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services

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