Electrical Test Engineer

Electrical Test Engineer

Description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Test Engineer to support the development and validation of next-generation hardware systems within a research and development environment. This role focuses on test development, system validation, and reliability testing during the design phase rather than production testing.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with engineering teams to define test strategies, developing and executing test plans aligned with product requirements, and troubleshooting electrical and control system issues. The engineer will design and build test fixtures, perform hands-on hardware testing, and collect and analyze test data to ensure product performance and reliability.

This position requires strong lab-based technical expertise, including the use of industry-standard electrical test equipment and the ability to debug complex electronic systems at the component level. The role also involves documenting results, communicating findings to stakeholders, and contributing to continuous improvement of testing methodologies.

Skills & Qualifications

MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience
• Hands-on hardware testing or validation experience (R&D or product development)
• Experience working in lab environments and executing structured test procedures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with reliability testing, validation methodologies, and data collection practices
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for technical audiences
• Ability to translate requirements into actionable test strategies

NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience working with Linux/Unix systems
• Board-level soldering (SMD) and rework experience
• Experience with automation or scripting; matlab, python, labview

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Westborough, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.30 - $68.00/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 Westborough,MA.

Application Deadline

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.

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.

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.