Hardware Test Automation Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Hardware Test Automation Engineer (Contract-to-Hire | On-Site)

Overview

We are seeking multiple Hardware Test Automation Engineers focused on developing and maintaining software-driven test automation for hardware products in development, scaling, and manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test systems for hardware
• Write and own test automation code (not execution-only roles)
• Support hardware testing at scale
• Build and deploy test infrastructure for lab and manufacturing environments
• Partner closely with hardware engineering teams
• Perform on-site testing with physical systems

Required Experience

• Software engineering experience applied to hardware testing
• Experience working with hardware products strongly preferred
• Candidates without hardware experience must be clearly motivated to transition into a hardware-focused role
• Experience developing or supporting hardware test automation systems
• Comfortable working in lab, manufacturing, or production environments

Technical Skills

• Programming experience (Python preferred)
• Test automation development
• Experience working in hardware-focused testing environments

Work Location

• Primarily on-site
• Limited to no remote flexibility due to hardware access requirements

Employment Type

• Contract-to-hire
• Hourly contract with intent to convert to full-time

Interview Process

• Initial phone screen
• Take-home technical assignment
• 1–2 technical interviews

Additional Considerations

• Strong preference for candidates with hardware test automation experience
• Must be aligned with on-site expectations
• Must be interested in long-term work in a hardware-centered role

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South San Francisco, CA.

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $100.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• 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)

This is a fully onsite position in South San Francisco,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2026.

About 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.