Senior Aerospace Test & Qualification Engineer

Actalent; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

HSA

FSA

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to lead qualification, verification and validation of aerospace hardware in Mukilteo, WA. You will develop QTPs and ATPs, design automated test setups, and drive testing from concept through qualification.

With 8+ years in test engineering and a strong emphasis on data analysis, documentation, and problem solving, you will collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure robust qualification activities and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in Test Engineering, Qualification Engineering, Verification & Validation, or Integration & Test.
• Experience developing and executing qualification or acceptance testing.
• Strong understanding of test planning, test execution, troubleshooting, and technical documentation.
• Experience working with data acquisition systems, instrumentation, and laboratory equipment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead qualification, verification, and validation testing for advanced aerospace hardware systems.
• Develop Qualification Test Plans (QTPs), Acceptance Test Plans (ATPs), test procedures, and technical reports.
• Plan and execute environmental testing including vibration, thermal, shock, acceleration, reliability, and EMI/EMC testing.
• Design and develop automated test systems, instrumentation setups, test fixtures, and supporting hardware.
• Analyze test data, perform root cause investigations, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support system integration, troubleshooting, and hardware development activities.
• Collaborate closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Manufacturing, and Quality Engineering teams.
• Support certification and qualification activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Lead test campaigns and provide technical guidance throughout planning and execution.

Skills

Test planning

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Documentation

Laboratory equipment handling

Independent work

Team collaboration

Python

LabVIEW

TestStand

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physics or related field

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

Python

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to lead qualification, verification and validation of aerospace hardware in Mukilteo, WA. You will develop QTPs and ATPs, design automated test setups, and drive testing from concept through qualification.

With 8+ years in test engineering and a strong emphasis on data analysis, documentation, and problem solving, you will collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure robust qualification activities and