Test Development Engineer

Description

We are seeking a Test Development Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for the design, integration, and deployment of advanced test equipment used in a high-technology manufacturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex electrical and automated test systems supporting cutting-edge products.

As part of a collaborative team of engineers specializing in RF, power, digital, and analog technologies, you will contribute to the development of test stations, fixtures, PCB designs, and automated test software. Success in this role requires strong technical aptitude, effective communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a structured, process-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical test stations and test fixtures
• Create electrical schematics and PCB layouts using industry-standard design tools
• Develop and maintain automated test software for validation and production testing
• Support integration, troubleshooting, and deployment of test equipment
• Participate in technical design reviews and project meetings
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to meet project objectives
• Provide regular status updates and technical progress reports

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or another STEM-related field
• 2+ years of professional engineering experience
• Experience working with electrical test equipment and instrumentation
• Strong/some knowledge of:
  • RF systems
  • Power electronics
  • Digital logic
  • Analog circuitry
• Experience with automated test software development
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB design

Technical Skills

Experience with one or more of the following:

• LabVIEW
• TestStand
• C, C++, or C#
• ORCAD Capture
• Cadence Allegro PCB Designer
• Hardware test and validation
• Test fixture development
• PCB design and layout

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering projects or technical teams
• Familiarity with project scheduling and cost management
• Experience with EVMS or Microsoft Project
• Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) development lifecycle processes
• Experience working in aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries

What We're Looking For

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Comfortable working in a process-driven engineering organization
• Self-starter capable of quickly learning new technologies and systems

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $80.00/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 Tewksbury,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment 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 thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall 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 applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.