Lead Test Engineer

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Lead Firmware Test Engineer for a highly hybrid role in Milwaukee, WI. You will focus on developing HIL testing capabilities and Python-based automation, collaborating with firmware teams to improve product quality.

Responsibilities include designing automated test solutions, expanding HIL environments, troubleshooting hardware, and driving test strategy. On-site presence may be required on short notice, with most work conducted remotely.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of embedded systems testing, firmware testing, or automated test development.
• Strong Python programming skills for test automation.
• Experience with HIL testing and embedded electronics.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test solutions for embedded products.
• Build and expand Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing environments.
• Develop Python-based automated test frameworks and scripts.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers throughout development and validation.
• Set up, wire, configure, and troubleshoot embedded hardware systems.
• Investigate failures, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
• Validate firmware functionality through automated and manual testing.
• Contribute to test strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Embedded testing

Python

HIL testing

Embedded hardware

Firmware testing

Test automation

Schematics reading

Troubleshooting

Test equipment debugging

Team collaboration

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

Job description

Job Title: Lead Firmware Test Engineer

This is a very hybrid position. The Test Engineer must be able to come onsite within a days notice to the Milwaukee area but the position can be worked mostly remote.

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Firmware Test Engineer to join our dynamic product development team specializing in embedded electronics. In this role, you will focus on developing and expanding Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing capabilities, working closely with firmware engineers and product development teams to enhance product quality and test coverage. This position offers significant flexibility for remote work, with occasional on-site presence required in the Milwaukee area on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test solutions for embedded electronic products.
• Build and expand Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing environments.
• Develop Python-based automated test frameworks and scripts.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers throughout product development and validation efforts.
• Set up, wire, configure, and troubleshoot embedded hardware systems and test equipment.
• Investigate failures, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
• Validate firmware functionality through automated and manual testing.
• Contribute to test strategy, test architecture, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in embedded systems testing, firmware testing, or automated test development.
• Strong Python programming skills for test automation.
• Experience testing embedded electronics or firmware-controlled products.
• Hands-on troubleshooting skills with electronic hardware.
• Ability to read schematics, connect test equipment, and debug system-level issues.
• Experience working closely with firmware or embedded software engineering teams.
• Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with electric motors, motor controls, or electromechanical systems.
• Familiarity with NI tools such as LabVIEW and TestStand.

Work Environment

The role offers a flexible work environment with the possibility of remote work, requiring on-site presence in the Milwaukee area only as needed. The position provides excellent work-life balance and is part of a supportive and privately held company.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $70.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Milwaukee,WI.

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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Massachusetts Lie Detector

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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 applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.