Software Test Engineer

Actalent; Golden Valley (MN); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent in Golden Valley, MN seeks a Senior Software Test Engineer to lead verification, validation, and quality efforts for embedded software and autonomous robotic systems. You will develop automated test frameworks, HIL platforms, and verification strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality throughout the lifecycle.

Responsibilities include designing and executing test strategies, creating traceable test cases, and integrating automated tests into CI/CD

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Software/Computer/Electrical/Robotics).
• 6+ years in software testing, test automation, verification, or embedded systems.
• Experience developing HIL test platforms, simulation environments, and CI/CD-integrated test solutions.
• Strong C# programming, scripting, and debugging skills.
• Experience with CAN/CANopen communications and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute software test strategies covering functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Create test cases from requirements and maintain traceability.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and HIL platforms.
• Develop C# automated test scripts for embedded controllers and machine functions.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and release workflows.
• Analyze results, debug failures, and document defects.

Skills

C# programming

Test automation

CI/CD

Embedded systems

CAN/CANopen

Azure DevOps

Jira

Bitbucket

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

HIL test platforms

Simulation environments

Test automation frameworks

Job description

Senior Software Test Engineer

The Senior Software Test Engineer leads verification, validation, and quality efforts for embedded software and autonomous robotic systems. This hands-on role develops automated test frameworks, HIL test infrastructure, and verification strategies to ensure software quality throughout the product lifecycle. The position partners with Software, Systems, Controls, Electrical, Integration, and Test Engineering teams to validate embedded software, electromechanical systems, communications, safety functions, and overall machine performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute software test strategies covering functionality, performance, reliability, fault handling, and failure modes.
• Create test cases from requirements, user stories, and defect reports while maintaining requirements traceability.
• Identify coverage gaps and improve product testability, diagnostics, safety, and robustness.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks, HIL platforms, test harnesses, and reusable test tools.
• Develop C# automated test scripts for embedded controllers, communications, robotic behaviors, and machine functions.
• Implement fault-injection, negative testing, and resilience validation.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and release workflows.
• Execute manual and automated testing across software releases and configurations.
• Analyze test results, debug failures, perform root-cause analysis, and document defects.
• Establish quality metrics, regression coverage, and release readiness assessments.
• Present testing results and quality recommendations to engineering teams and leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in software testing, test automation, verification, integration, or embedded systems.
• Experience developing HIL test platforms, simulation environments, fault-injection frameworks, and CI/CD-integrated test solutions.
• Strong C# programming, scripting, and debugging skills.
• Experience testing embedded software and integrated hardware/software systems.
• Experience with CAN/CANopen communications, diagnostics, and validation.
• Hands-on experience building, wiring, and debugging test fixtures for electromechanical systems.
• Experience with tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, and Bitbucket.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with autonomous mobile robots, industrial robotics, mobile equipment, or vehicle control systems.
• Experience developing C#/.NET applications for test automation and equipment control.
• Experience with CI/CD practices, automated regression testing, and quality gates.
• Experience with Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing and simulation environments.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles, requirements traceability, functional safety, and product release readiness.
• Experience using AI-assisted tools for test case generation, coverage analysis, test automation, and gap detection.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Golden Valley, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $65.00/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 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Golden Valley,MN.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.