Electrical Engineer

Actalent; Riverdale (UT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an ATE Test Engineer to join a fully on-site, Hill Air Force Base-based team in Ogden, UT. You’ll support automated test stations for aircraft electronics, with training provided for the specific hardware.

The role accepts engineers with 0–5 years of experience and offers a 9/80 schedule, giving a day off every other week, with on-site work and security clearances as applicable. Typical duties include troubleshooting hardware and software, writing test code in C# and C/C++,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in engineering or similar technical field required.
• Experience writing test code or debugging software in C#, C or C++.
• Comfort using multimeter, oscilloscope and benchtop power supplies.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot hardware and software failures on automated test stations with a meter, scope and power supplies.
• Write, modify and debug test programs in C#, C or C++.
• Validate test stations and test program sets; assist with station upgrades and acceptance.

Skills

C# testing

C/C++

Troubleshooting

Hardware testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

NI LabVIEW

TestStand

Job description

ATE Test Engineer

Ogden, UT

$35-47/hr

Contract to Hire, 9 month initial term

Your code will keep Air Force aircraft ready to fly. You'll be the on-site engineer supporting the automated test stations used to check aircraft electronics, and the work covers both hardware and software. One day you're tracking down a fault with a scope and a meter, the next you're digging into C# test code to fix it. You'll work right next to the Air Force customer, so you see the impact of your fixes right away. You don't need to know these test stations coming in, since you'll be trained on them. Engineers with 0-5 years of experience are welcome, and the 9/80 schedule gives you a day off every other week.

What you'll do

• Troubleshoot hardware and software failures on automated test stations with a meter, scope and bench power supplies.
• Write, modify and debug test programs in C#, C or C++.
• Validate test stations and test program sets, and help bring station upgrades and design changes through acceptance.
• Dig into reliability and failure data to find root causes and put fixes in place.
• Maintain and repair station hardware and software, and keep the customer updated on status and fixes.

What you need

• Bachelor's in any engineering discipline or a similar technical field.
• Experience writing test code or debugging software in C#, C or C++.
• Comfort running a digital multimeter, oscilloscope and bench power supplies on your own.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of hardware and software failures.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Nice to have

• Time spent maintaining or repairing automated test stations (product test experience with the same hands-on skills also works).
• Working knowledge of NI LabVIEW and TestStand.
• Test program set development, station upgrades or acceptance testing.
• Work in a DoD facility, cleared lab or other controlled environment.

Where and when

This role is fully on-site in a secure lab on a military installation in the Ogden area. The schedule is 9/80 with an early start. A drug test and history check are required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hill Air Force Base, UT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $47.00/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 to Hire position based out of Hill Air Force Base, UT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hill Air Force Base,UT.

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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