Test Engineer

Senior Integration & Test Software Engineer

Location: South San Francisco, CA (Onsite)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Integration & Test Software Engineer to develop, deploy, and support the software systems that power testing across our long-range drone platform. This role will be responsible for designing and maintaining test infrastructure used throughout engineering validation, manufacturing, and production operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software test engineering, embedded systems, hardware validation, and automation development. You will serve as the technical owner of critical test systems, driving improvements in quality, reliability, safety, and production efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and support test systems across engineering and manufacturing environments, including SIL (Software-in-the-Loop), HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop), EOLT (End-of-Line Testing), and related platforms.

• Architect, develop, deploy, troubleshoot, and enhance software and test assets used to validate avionics hardware, sensors, motors, batteries, and mechatronic assemblies.

• Design and implement automated test solutions to improve engineering validation and production throughput.

• Develop test standards, protocols, and best practices to ensure consistent product quality and testing rigor.

• Become the subject matter expert for assigned components, understanding system behavior across varying environmental, operational, and performance conditions.

• Create automation scripts, data processing tools, and visualization dashboards to streamline analysis and optimize testing workflows.

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and quality teams to establish effective test strategies and data management practices.

• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action initiatives related to test failures and product performance issues.

• Interface with external vendors and internal stakeholders to deploy reliable, scalable, and maintainable test systems.

• Revive, modernize, and improve existing test platforms to support evolving product requirements.

• Drive project schedules, technical deliverables, and continuous improvement initiatives with a focus on safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Proven experience owning complex, cross-functional engineering projects from concept through deployment.

• Strong proficiency in Python and C/C++.

• Experience developing software that interfaces directly with hardware systems.

• Experience working with embedded systems and low-level hardware validation.

• Hands-on experience with Linux-based development environments and system administration.

• Experience building automation and testing solutions for manufacturing, safety-critical, or industrial applications.

• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, software validation, and development processes within medium-to-large organizations.

• Experience developing test plans, test requirements, test procedures, and acceptance criteria for hardware products.

• Strong understanding of test instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and debugging techniques.

• Demonstrated ability to solve complex multidisciplinary engineering problems independently and within collaborative teams.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $100.00/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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in South San Francisco,CA.

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 [email protected] 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.