Test Equipment Engineer

Description

We believe people should love what they do in this role, you will be responsible for developing Automated Test Equipment (ATE) in a DoD / Aerospace Line of Business. Applicants should have a strong background in Electrical Engineering, and possess a demonstrated ability in designing, developing, integrating, and deploying Special Test Equipment (ATE / STE). Commercial Instrumentation interfaces, as well as data acquisition and control, communications, and custom cabling and fixtures will be the prime applications to be designed and automated in our ATE systems. High awareness and competency in the cohesion required between the multi-disciplinary functions (electrical / mechanical / software) required of a formal ATE team are required. Designing with Modularity and Commonality are top requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

Design and release to Manufacturing Operations and/or Engineering custom ATE Test Stations, Interface Adaptors, Cabling and Fixtures for testing CCAs, Modules, and Systems

Produce technical presentation packages for Design Reviews

Collaborate with ATE Software developers to ensure hardware / software cohesion throughout the Integration and Debug phases

Produce Test Procedures and Process Documents to support ATE deployment

Produce Schematics and Interface Diagrams for Release

Design Rack-Mounted systems with Modularity, Commonality, and Expandability as primary drivers

Integrate ATE with Units Under Test

Release drawings into Configuration Management

Derive, flow, and trace Requirements from Source to Test Report

Analyze equipment specifications and select appropriate instruments and suppliers

Support Contract Manufacturers with questions and Integration

Interface with product development teams to determine appropriate test strategy and coverage for functional requirements

Interface with Production teams to satisfy Manufacturing requirements

Skills

Troubleshooting, Design, test equipment development, test equipment, cca, systems design, configuration management tool, troubleshooting electronics, integration, bsee, electrical engineering, analog, digital, C# Programming, IPT Lead, EVMS, secret clearance

Top Skills Details

Troubleshooting,Design,test equipment development,test equipment,cca,systems design,configuration management tool,troubleshooting electronics,integration,bsee,electrical engineering,analog,digital

Additional Skills & Qualifications

B.S. in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years experience developing formal ATE within the DoD / Aerospace industry

High competency in utilizing state-of-the-art conventional and PXI test instrumentation, as well as Mass Interconnect devices, while maintaining a modular, flexible and scalable ATE design approach

High Experience in the design of Control and Measurement systems for testing Analog, Digital, Power, and Communications circuitry

Experience in failure analysis and problem isolation with demonstrable troubleshooting skills

Experience with Configuration Management tools and Peer Review processes

Ability to effectively communicate and engage all levels of the organization verbally and in writing

Experience programming with C# programming is a plus

Experience as an IPT Lead or CAM, with EVMS exposure is a plus

An existing U.S. Secret Security Clearance is a plus. The ability to obtain one is required.

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 20, 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.

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall 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 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.