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Job Title: Automated Test Development Engineer - Strong Electrical Engineer

The Test Automation Engineer / Electrical Engineer will design and deliver test systems for electronic products. This role involves developing requirements from scratch and designing multi-layer PCBs to build Automated Test Equipment (ATEs). The engineer will identify gaps in test coverage and own the design and delivery of hardware and software test solutions. Additionally, responsibilities include defining test plans for new products and features, supporting software, firmware, and hardware design teams. The Test Automation Engineer will also design and execute PCBA and electrical components with hands-on testing and rework, as well as design and implement next-generation test automation hardware systems for fast and repeatable product testing.

Responsibilities

+ Design and deliver test systems for electronic products.

+ Develop requirements from scratch and design multi-layer PCBs.

+ Identify gaps in test coverage and design 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 components with hands-on testing and rework.

+ Design and implement next-generation test automation hardware systems.

Essential Skills

+ Strong Electrical Engineering fundamentals.

+ Experience in schematic capture, PCB design, and circuit analysis.

+ Proficiency in programming/scripting, particularly with LabVIEW. Python, C++, or other programming languages are also accepted.

+ Experience with building automated test stations.

+ Knowledge of oscilloscopes and hardware testing.

+ Requirement management and test plan development skills.

+ Experience with component selection and test automation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

+ Experience with PCB schematic capture and layout; proficiency in Altium is a plus.

+ Ability to develop 8+ layer PCBs through the entire product lifecycle.

+ Experience in managing product lifecycle from requirements to deployment.

+ Capability to develop test and validation strategies.

+ Experience in developing test automation from component to system level.

Work Environment

The role supports Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) within a Test Engineering team of 65 members. Programs supported include Roadrunner, Ghost, Anvil, and Fury. The environment offers the opportunity to work on state-of-the-art technology supporting the defense sector, with a focus on agility and innovation. The team collaborates with experts across mechanical, firmware, and software domains, contributing to a fast-paced and growth-oriented work environment

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Costa Mesa, CA.

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 Nov 19, 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.

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 due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.