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Hardware Automation Test Engineer

Actalent
Costa Mesa, CA Other
POSTED ON 3/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025

Systems Test Engineer (Test Automation)

Job Description

  • The Test Automation Engineer will design and deliver test systems for electronic products.
  • You will identify gaps in test coverage and own the design and delivery of hardware and software test solutions.
  • Additional duties include defining test plans for new products and features, supporting software, firmware, and hardware design teams.
  • You will also design and execute PCBA and electrical component tests, and rework as needed.
  • Additionally, you will design and implement next-generation test automation hardware systems to facilitate fast and repeatable product testing.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver test systems for electronic products.
  • Identify gaps in test coverage and own the design and delivery of hardware and software test solutions.
  • Define test plans for new products and features.
  • Support software, firmware, and hardware design teams.
  • Design and execute PCBA and electrical component tests, and rework as needed.
  • Design and implement next-generation test automation hardware systems.

Essential Skills

  • Experience in test automation and test plan development.
  • Proficiency in schematic capture and scripting.
  • Strong Electrical Engineering fundamentals.
  • Circuit design and test design skills.
  • Ability to build automated test stations.
  • Proficiency with Oscilloscopes, Python, PCBA, Altium, and LabVIEW.
  • Hardware testing and requirement management experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Experience with PCB schematic capture and layout; Altium is a plus.
  • Scripting experience for automation development; LabVIEW preferred, Python acceptable.
  • Experience in managing the product lifecycle of Test Automation Systems.
  • Ability to develop test and validation strategies.
  • Experience in developing test automation from component to system level.

Work Environment

  • Support Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
  • Join a Test Engineering team of 65 members.
  • This role offers a great opportunity to work on state-of-the-art technology, supporting the defense sector.
  • You will collaborate with talented engineers across various domains, including mechanical, firmware, and software.
  • The company has shown strong growth and investor confidence, scaling from approximately 400 to over 2,000 employees in just 2.5 years.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $90.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Costa Mesa,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 14, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $60 - $90

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