Test Automation Engineer

Job Title:

Test Automation Engineer / Electrical Engineer

Job Description

The Test Automation Engineer / Electrical Engineer will design and deliver advanced test systems for electronic products. This role involves developing requirements from scratch, designing multi-layer PCBs, and identifying gaps in test coverage. The engineer will also design and execute test plans for new products and features, collaborating with software, firmware, and hardware design teams. Additionally, the role includes the design and implementation of next-generation test automation hardware systems for efficient and repeatable testing.

Responsibilities

* Design and deliver test systems for electronic products.

* Develop requirements and design multi-layer PCBs.

* Identify and address gaps in test coverage.

* Define and execute test plans for new products and features.

* Collaborate with software, firmware, and hardware design teams.

* Design and execute hands-on testing and rework of PCBA and electrical components.

* Implement next-generation test automation hardware systems.

Essential Skills

* Strong Electrical Engineering fundamentals.

* Experience with schematic capture, PCB design, and circuit analysis.

* Proficiency in programming/scripting with Labview, Python, or C++.

* Experience with test automation and test plan development.

* Familiarity with hardware testing tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

* Experience with PCB schematic capture and layout using Altium.

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

* Experience in managing product life cycles including requirements, design, build, integration, and deployment.

* Willingness to learn software development, particularly scripting with Labview and/or Python.

Work Environment

The role supports Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and involves collaborating with a team of 65 test engineers. The position supports programs like Roadrunner, Ghost, Anvil, and Fury, offering a unique opportunity to work on state-of-the-art technology in the defense industry. The environment encourages collaboration across various engineering domains, including mechanical, firmware, and software.

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.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 4, 2026.

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.

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