Test Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Test Engineer Job Description

The Test Engineer serves as a crucial operational bridge between engineering design, hardware integration, validation testing, and engineering customer support. This role involves supporting hardware bring-up activities, executing validation testing, troubleshooting test environments, analyzing system failures, automating repetitive workflows, coordinating hardware movement between facilities, and providing detailed reporting to engineering stakeholders.

• Support hardware integration, bring-up, validation, and troubleshooting activities for satellite antenna hardware systems.
• Execute electrical validation testing, design validation testing, qualification testing, and hardware recovery workflows.
• Support ambient and thermal chamber test operations across multiple hardware assemblies and test venues.
• Configure, integrate, troubleshoot, and maintain test racks, fixtures, and associated hardware infrastructure.
• Perform hardware assembly, cabling, wire harness troubleshooting, and basic soldering/rework inspection.
• Analyze schematics, wiring diagrams, test procedures, and technical documentation.
• Utilize Linux environments and Python scripting to support debugging, workflow automation, data collection, and log analysis.
• Modify and validate scripts developed by software and automation teams.
• Analyze failures, document findings, escalate technical issues, and participate in root cause investigations with engineering teams.
• Generate clear, organized, and actionable documentation, test reports, runbooks, and status updates for engineering stakeholders and program managers.
• Identify workflow inefficiencies and propose process improvements to enhance throughput, organization, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate and support interfacility hardware movement and logistics activities across multiple engineering sites.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness within lab and test environments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Automation, Manufacturing, and Test Engineering teams.
• Operate with a high level of professionalism, ownership, integrity, and accountability in a rapidly evolving engineering environment.

• Experience working with engineers and testing electronics and PCBs.
• Proficiency in Python scripting for automation and debugging.
• Ability to review documentation, perform subsystem bring-up, and develop test equipment and fixtures.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command-line environments.
• Experience using common electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, or signal generators.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical problems independently and collaboratively.

• Hands-on experience with embedded systems coursework, laboratory environments, or technical projects.
• Comfortable working in dynamic environments with shifting priorities and multiple concurrent deliverables.
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with common hand tools and basic hardware assembly practices.
• Ability to lift and move moderate-weight equipment and hardware in a team environment.

This position is based onsite in Redmond. The work environment involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and requires maintaining cleanliness and organization within lab and test environments. The role demands a high level of professionalism and adaptability in a rapidly evolving engineering setting.

This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/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 Redmond,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 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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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.