Senior Test 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

Aerospace Hardware Development | Full Lifecycle Testing & Qualification

Build the Future of Aerospace

We're seeking a Senior Test Engineer to play a critical role in the development, verification, validation, and qualification of advanced aerospace hardware. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex, highly engineered systems while partnering with talented multidisciplinary teams that are committed to innovation, quality, and technical excellence.

If you enjoy solving challenging engineering problems, developing creative test solutions, and driving hardware from concept through qualification, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace, Defense, Avionics, Space, or other highly regulated industry experience.
• Experience with environmental qualification testing including vibration, thermal, shock, acceleration, and EMI/EMC.
• Experience with standards such as DO-160, MIL-STD-461, DO-178, or DO-254.
• Experience using DOORS or similar requirements management tools.
• Experience with LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, or automated test equipment (ATE).
• Test fixture, wire harness, or instrumentation development experience.
• Previous technical leadership or Test Lead experience.
• Active or previously held security clearance.

Why This Opportunity

• Work on advanced hardware and challenging engineering programs.
• Influence products from development through qualification.
• Partner with highly skilled engineering teams across multiple disciplines.
• Take ownership of meaningful technical work with high visibility.
• Contribute to products that operate in demanding and mission-critical environments.
• Grow your technical expertise and leadership capabilities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Mukilteo, WA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $165000.00/yr.

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.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Companypaid life and AD&D insurance Short and longterm disability coverage Tuition reimbursement

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mukilteo,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2026.

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 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 process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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