Electrical Test Engineer

Electrical Test Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Test Engineer to lead the development of test cases, plans, and procedures for electronic devices incorporating Bluetooth and Near Field Communications (NFC). The candidate will work independently but will have support from the larger team to ensure successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop test cases, plans, and procedures for electronics validation and verification efforts.

• Lead the testing of electronic devices incorporating Bluetooth and NFC technologies.

• Oversee the development and implementation of production-level test rigs and setups for regulated products.

• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to support test devices in production environments.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards in testing environments such as medical device, defense, automotive, aerospace, and aviation.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in electrical test engineering.

• Proficiency in developing and overseeing production-level test setups.

• Strong knowledge of Bluetooth (especially low power Bluetooth) and NFC technologies.

• Experience with test equipment such as LabView, oscilloscopes, and ASICs.

• Familiarity with scripting languages like Python.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated environment.

• Strong experience in hardware testing and validation.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Work Environment

The position is based in an office environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Germantown, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $76.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Germantown,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

About Actalent

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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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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.