Systems Test Engineer

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The Systems Test Engineer will support EMI/EMC testing efforts, including creating and maintaining electrical system strategies and test plans for multiple defense programs. The role involves conducting environmental reliability testing (HALT/HASS) on PCBA and performing electrical compliance and robustness testing, specifically MIL-STD-704 and MIL-STD-461. The engineer will design and deploy electrical system integration test benches and support vehicle‑level to component‑level test requirements, as well as integration testing of electrical subsystems.

• Create and maintain electrical system strategies and test plans.
• Conduct EMI/EMC testing and environmental reliability testing (HALT/HASS) on PCBA.
• Perform electrical compliance and robustness testing, including MIL-STD-704 and MIL-STD-461.
• Design and deploy electrical system integration test benches.
• Support vehicle‑level to component‑level test requirements.
• Conduct integration testing of electrical subsystems.

• 4+ years of experience in EMI/EMC testing.
• Strong understanding of MIL-STD-704 and MIL-STD-461.
• Working knowledge of HALT/HASS testing methods.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BS EE).

This position supports Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and involves working with a team of 10 engineers and 1 technician. The environment fosters collaboration with talented engineers across domains, including mechanical, firmware, and software. The company is experiencing strong growth and confidence from investors, offering a chance to work on state‑of‑the‑art technology that supports the defense industry.

Contract position based out of Costa Mesa, CA.

Pay range: $60.00 – $90.00/hr.

• 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: fully onsite position in Costa Mesa, CA
• Final date to receive applications: anticipated to close on Jan 12, 2026

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.

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