Test Engineer

Job Title: Test Engineer

Job Description

The Test Engineer designs, develops, and supports automated production test systems that ensure product quality, manufacturability, and efficiency from new product introduction through full-scale manufacturing. This role provides design-for-test guidance, creates robust test strategies and plans, and partners closely with R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality to deliver reliable, scalable test solutions. The Test Engineer also drives continuous improvement of test processes, supports manufacturing operations, and maintains comprehensive technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide Design for Testability guidance throughout all phases of product development, from concept through production release.
• Define and implement overall test and configuration strategies for new products in close collaboration with R&D teams.
• Develop comprehensive test plans that support product quality, manufacturability, and production efficiency.
• Drive project planning and execution to ensure all test solutions are developed, validated, documented, and ready prior to pilot and production launches.
• Partner with R&D and Manufacturing Engineering to create production-ready test systems, fixtures, and tooling for internal and contract manufacturing operations.
• Design, develop, and deploy automated production test systems, including both hardware and software components.
• Implement test automation solutions capable of executing functional, performance, and configuration testing.
• Integrate industry-standard measurement equipment into automated test environments.
• Validate and troubleshoot test systems to ensure reliable and repeatable operation.
• Apply Measurement Uncertainty Analysis and Gauge R&R methodologies to verify test system accuracy, repeatability, and reproducibility.
• Ensure production test systems are traceable to applicable calibration standards.
• Utilize Statistical Process Control tools to monitor equipment performance and product test data, and identify opportunities for process improvement and defect reduction.
• Optimize test coverage, cycle time, throughput, and equipment utilization.
• Install, validate, and support production test systems at manufacturing facilities and contract manufacturer locations.
• Maintain and improve existing production test processes throughout the product lifecycle.
• Investigate production test issues and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost reduction, and operational excellence.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including test specifications, procedures, work instructions, wiring diagrams, installation guides, and preventive maintenance documentation.
• Communicate project status, technical risks, and milestones to stakeholders across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management.
• Represent Test Engineering within cross-functional product development teams.
• Demonstrate leadership, ownership, and initiative in driving projects to successful completion.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing and developing automated functional test systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing automated test hardware and software solutions for production applications.
• Proficiency with National Instruments TestStand or similar test automation platforms.
• Strong understanding of RF and microwave communication principles, technologies, and test methodologies.
• Hands-on experience using RF and electronic test equipment, including network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, measurement receivers, oscilloscopes, and digital multimeters.
• Experience performing Measurement Uncertainty Analysis and Gauge R&R studies.
• Programming experience in ANSI C for test system development.
• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control and manufacturing quality tools.
• Demonstrated project planning, scheduling, and execution capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience producing technical documentation.
• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Practical experience in test engineering, including test planning, test equipment integration, and hardware and software testing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Python, C++, PowerShell, or Linux scripting for test automation or tooling.
• Advanced experience with National Instruments TestStand development and architecture.
• Experience with SQL databases for test data storage, retrieval, and analysis.
• Expertise in Measurement Uncertainty Analysis and Gauge R&R implementation.
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted tools for software development, test automation, or data analysis.
• Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or related continuous improvement certification.
• Experience developing and implementing JTAG-based test solutions.
• Familiarity with contract manufacturing environments and production system deployment.
• Broad programming background and familiarity with test engineering tools and practices.
• Comfort working with both hardware and software in an integrated test environment.

Work Environment

The role operates in an engineering test office environment with a typical schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The position focuses on developing, validating, and supporting automated production test systems and requires regular interaction with laboratory test equipment and production test setups. The work involves close collaboration with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams in a professional, process-driven setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wichita, KS.

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $62.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 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.

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