Entry Level Hardware Test Engineer

Job Title: Hardware Test Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated Hardware Test Engineer to lead validation activities for new developments and perform sustaining activities for telecommunication products such as routers and switches. This role involves defining and developing test plans, conducting compliance testing, and leading efforts to solve problems to meet product standards. The engineer will also maintain accurate documentation of all actions necessary to achieve product certifications.

Responsibilities

• Drive validation testing for new hardware.
• Define and develop comprehensive test plans.
• Conduct compliance testing to ensure product standards are met.
• Lead problem-solving efforts to achieve product certifications.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all certification-related activities.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in hardware testing and validation.
• Experience with DVT (Design Verification Testing) and SONET.
• Experience with high-speed telecommunication hardware testing.
• Experience using hardware lab equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and signal analyzers.
• Strong understanding of testing signals, jitter, and related concepts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience performing physical layer testing for telecommunication hardware or similar embedded systems.
• Proficiency in Python or a similar scripting language for test automation.

Role is open to candidates with 1-3 internships OR 6 months-2 years of practical experience!

Work Environment

The work environment is onsite from Monday to Friday, in an engineering lab setting located in San Jose. There is flexibility with the start time, with some team members starting at 8 AM and others at 10 AM, maintaining an 8-hour workday. The team consists of 17 members, including 8 consultants, providing a collaborative and experienced work environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Jose, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $34.00/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 San Jose,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

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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.