Python Test Engineer: Space Manufacturing Infra

Actalent; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Python Test Engineer for Manufacturing Test Infrastructure in Redmond. You will help develop, deploy, and support test infrastructure for satellite and optical systems, focusing on hardware-in-the-loop and CI/CD pipelines on the factory floor.

You will coordinate with development and production teams, lead station bring-up, and contribute to MSA/BIST, training, and production release activities in a fully onsite role.

Qualifications

• 35 years of experience in systems engineering, test engineering, or a closely related field.
• Proven experience leading the design, automation, deployment, and support of large-scale infrastructure, preferably in a manufacturing or test environment.
• Strong Python programming proficiency, with object-oriented programming experience preferred.
• Experience programming in at least one modern language such as Python, C++, or C#.
• Experience with Linux/Unix operating systems and familiarity with Windows-based development environments.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and build processes for software deployment and integration.
• Hands-on experience with hardware-in-the-loop or manufacturing test environments, including lab instrumentation and test station bring-up.
• Experience with software deployment and debugging in production or lab environments.
• Experience troubleshooting software and hardware integration issues.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to production operators and cross-functional partners.
• Bachelors or Associates degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, a related technical field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Ability to work comfortably in dark rooms with equipment and willingness to learn optical communication technologies.
• Demonstrated ownership mindset, curiosity and willingness to learn, bias for action, and a strong focus on delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities between development engineering teams and the production floor during manufacturing test station bring-up.
• Conduct software and hardware integration testing and debugging for manufacturing test stations and related subsystems.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute software deployment across multiple manufacturing test stations in a production environment.
• Develop and deliver hands-on training to production operators on test station software and procedures.
• Complete station commissioning activities, including Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Built-In Self-Test (BIST) validation.
• Support, organize, and document station qualification and release processes for full production use.
• Investigate and troubleshoot yield issues during prototype builds and ongoing production runs, working closely with cross-functional teams.
• Develop detailed procedures, preventative maintenance plans, and troubleshooting guides to support reliable production operations.
• Support production and integration efforts for hardware subsystems related to satellite and optical communication systems.
• Lead and contribute to the design, automation, deployment, and ongoing support of large-scale test and manufacturing infrastructure.
• Coordinate effectively between development and production teams to reduce miscommunication and accelerate issue resolution across multiple test stations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of manufacturing test processes, tools, and documentation to enhance reliability and throughput.

Skills

Systems engineering

Test engineering

Large-scale infrastructure

Python programming

C++/C#

Linux/Unix

CI/CD pipelines

Hardware-in-the-loop

Manufacturing test environments

Software deployment

Education

Bachelor/Associate degree in CS/EE/Physics

Tools

National Instruments tools

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Python Test Engineer for Manufacturing Test Infrastructure in Redmond. You will help develop, deploy, and support test infrastructure for satellite and optical systems, focusing on hardware-in-the-loop and CI/CD pipelines on the factory floor.

You will coordinate with development and production teams, lead station bring-up, and contribute to MSA/BIST, training, and production release activities in a fully onsite role.