RF/Software Test Engineer

Actalent; Germantown (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Software Test Engineer to provide Design for Test direction. You'll develop and improve test solutions and automated systems for a PNT product portfolio. The role involves optimizing calibration processes and ensuring project planning for new product developments, with a work environment focused on R&D testing.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience developing automated functional tests, both hardware and software.
• Experience in test automation programming.
• Knowledge of statistical process control concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve test solutions for PNT product portfolio.
• Design automated production systems for product test strategies.
• Install and validate production systems at facilities.

Skills

Test development

Software testing

Automated functional testing

Proficiency in C programming

Programming in Python

Programming in C++

Knowledge of RF products

Knowledge of ANSI standards

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LabWindows CVI

NI TestStand

SQL database programming

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Job Description

As a Software Test Engineer, you will provide Design for Test (DFT) direction to Research & Development (R&D) from the concept stage through new product development. You will be responsible for test development and continuous improvement for test solutions on the PNT product portfolio. You will design, develop, and influence automated production systems required to implement product test strategies and partner with R&D and Manufacturing Engineering to develop contract manufacturing-ready and reliable test systems, jigs, and fixtures. Your role will involve optimizing calibration and test processes for coverage, capability, and test stand capacity, ensuring detailed project planning for timely development, documentation, debugging, deployment, and validation of test solutions and processes for new product pilot runs. You will effectively use quality tools such as statistical process control and measurement uncertainty to ensure test solutions are stable and in control. Additionally, you will install and validate production systems at final production facilities with contract manufacturers in the USA and Asia.

Job Title: Software Test Engineer

Job Description

As a Software Test Engineer, you will provide Design for Test (DFT) direction to Research & Development (R&D) from the concept stage through new product development. You will be responsible for test development and continuous improvement for test solutions on the PNT product portfolio. You will design, develop, and influence automated production systems required to implement product test strategies and partner with R&D and Manufacturing Engineering to develop contract manufacturing-ready and reliable test systems, jigs, and fixtures. Your role will involve optimizing calibration and test processes for coverage, capability, and test stand capacity, ensuring detailed project planning for timely development, documentation, debugging, deployment, and validation of test solutions and processes for new product pilot runs. You will effectively use quality tools such as statistical process control and measurement uncertainty to ensure test solutions are stable and in control. Additionally, you will install and validate production systems at final production facilities with contract manufacturers in the USA and Asia.

Responsibilities

• Provide DFT direction to R&D from concept stage through new product development.
• Develop and continuously improve test solutions for the PNT product portfolio.
• Design, develop, and influence automated production systems for product test strategies.
• Partner with R&D and Manufacturing Engineering to develop reliable test systems, jigs, and fixtures.
• Optimize calibration and test processes for coverage, capability, and test stand capacity.
• Ensure detailed project planning for timely development, documentation, debugging, deployment, and validation of test solutions.
• Use quality tools such as statistical process control and measurement uncertainty to ensure test solutions are stable.
• Install and validate production systems at final production facilities with contract manufacturers in the USA and Asia.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Test development and engineering experience.
• Software testing and automated functional testing.
• Proficiency in C programming and knowledge of RF products and basic electrical test equipment.
• Experience in software development with programming languages such as C, Python, and C++.
• 5 years of experience in programming, hardware/software development, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in test equipment and lab windows.
• Knowledge of ANSI standards.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience developing automated functional tests, both hardware and software.
• Programming experience in test automation using LabWindows CVI or NI TestStand.
• SQL database programming experience for test record and data management.
• Competence in RF, Positioning, Navigation, and Timing concepts.
• General knowledge of statistical process control concepts and use of tools for analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of industry-standard test technologies and methods using various test equipment.
• Written documentation experience including test specifications, procedures, installation instructions, interconnects, assembly drawings, and preventive maintenance.
• Project planning experience with effective communication skills.
• Leadership skills and self-motivation.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 15% of the time to contract manufacturing sites.
  
  

Work Environment

This role offers a long-term contract opportunity within an R&D Testing environment focused on upgrades to testing equipment. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM, in an office setting.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/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 Germantown,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 2025.

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.

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

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