Test Equipment Engineer - Multiple Openings

Overview

Join a team where engineering innovation drives mission-critical solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, integration, and deployment of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) supporting advanced aerospace and defense programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical engineering background and proven experience developing Special Test Equipment (STE/ATE) used to validate electronic assemblies, modules, and complex systems.

This position requires expertise in test system architecture, instrumentation, data acquisition, control systems, and integration across multidisciplinary teams including electrical, mechanical, and software engineering. Successful candidates will be passionate about designing scalable, modular, and reusable test solutions that support both engineering development and production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and release custom ATE test stations, interface adapters, cabling, and fixtures for testing circuit card assemblies (CCAs), modules, and integrated systems.

• Create and present technical design review packages to engineering and program stakeholders.

• Collaborate closely with software engineers to ensure seamless hardware and software integration throughout development, debugging, and validation activities.

• Develop test procedures, work instructions, and process documentation to support ATE deployment and sustainment.

• Generate electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, interface control documents, and manufacturing release packages.

• Design rack-mounted test systems with a focus on modularity, commonality, scalability, and future expandability.

• Integrate and validate ATE systems with units under test (UUTs).

• Release engineering drawings and documentation through configuration management processes.

• Develop, trace, and verify test requirements from source documentation through final test reports.

• Evaluate equipment specifications and select appropriate test instrumentation, components, and suppliers.

• Provide technical support to contract manufacturers during integration and production activities.

• Partner with product development teams to define effective test strategies and maximize functional test coverage.

• Collaborate with manufacturing and operations teams to ensure production test requirements are met.

• Perform root cause analysis, failure investigations, and troubleshooting of electrical and test system issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related engineering discipline.

• 5+ years of experience designing and developing Automated Test Equipment (ATE) within the Aerospace, Defense, or DoD industries.

• Strong experience with conventional and PXI-based test instrumentation.

• Experience designing control and measurement systems for analog, digital, power, and communications electronics.

• Hands-on experience integrating and troubleshooting complex electronic test systems.

• Knowledge of mass interconnect systems, test fixtures, interface adapters, and cabling design.

• Experience with configuration management tools, engineering release processes, and peer review methodologies.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines.

• U.S. citizenship required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience programming and automating test systems using C#.

• Experience leading Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and/or serving as a Control Account Manager (CAM).

• Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Desired Technical Skills

• Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Development

• Special Test Equipment (STE)

• PXI Test Systems

• Electrical System Design

• Analog and Digital Electronics

• Data Acquisition and Control Systems

• Instrumentation Integration

• Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) Testing

• System Integration and Validation

• Troubleshooting and Failure Analysis

• Configuration Management

• Test Fixture and Cable Design

• Requirements Verification and Traceability

• C# Programming (Preferred)

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $75.00/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 Wilmington, MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wilmington,MA.

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.

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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.