LabVIEW Test Automation Engineer

ACTalent; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Software Engineer in Poway, CA to design, develop, and maintain automated test software, reporting, and database solutions that support production and engineering test systems.

You will contribute to scalable manufacturing test systems, software validation, and test automation to enable reliable product development and high-quality manufacturing operations, collaborating with a cross-functional team in a fast-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in automated test system development or related engineering roles.
• Strong experience developing automated test software and fixtures for production and engineering environments.
• Proficiency with NI TestStand for managing and executing automated test sequences.
• Advanced experience with LabVIEW for building and maintaining test applications and interfaces.
• Hands-on experience with Python for scripting, automation, and data processing in test environments.
• Experience working with SQL databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL for test data storage and reporting.
• Solid understanding of electrical circuits, test automation principles, and manufacturing test environments.
• Experience performing electrical testing and verification, including working with power electronics and electrical power systems.
• Proficiency using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, DAQ systems, and signal generators.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for diagnosing issues in hardware, software, and integrated test systems.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional technical teams and document technical work clearly.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities in complex engineering and manufacturing test scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test software for production and engineering environments.
• Create and support manufacturing test fixtures and automated verification systems to ensure accurate and repeatable testing.
• Develop reporting and database solutions to capture, store, and analyze test data from production and engineering test systems.
• Commission and validate new test stands, confirming safety, functionality, and readiness for production use.
• Support new product development by building test automation frameworks, performing functional testing, and participating in design validation activities.
• Troubleshoot issues with test systems, fixtures, and software to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Apply systems development life cycle principles to the design, implementation, validation, and maintenance of automated test solutions.
• Perform electrical testing and verification of products and systems in manufacturing test environments.
• Use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, DAQ systems, and signal generators to develop, validate, and debug test solutions.
• Collaborate closely with a broader, inclusive technical team to integrate test systems with production processes and engineering workflows.
• Design safety-related test fixtures and production test solutions that comply with electrical safety and operational best practices.
• Document test system designs, testing processes, and technical results in a clear and organized manner for cross-functional use.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test automation, data reporting, and manufacturing test strategies to support a growing operation.

Skills

Test automation

Python

SQL databases

Electrical engineering basics

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

NI TestStand

LabVIEW

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Oscilloscope

DAQ systems

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Software Engineer in Poway, CA to design, develop, and maintain automated test software, reporting, and database solutions that support production and engineering test systems.

You will contribute to scalable manufacturing test systems, software validation, and test automation to enable reliable product development and high-quality manufacturing operations, collaborating with a cross-functional team in a fast-growth environment.