Systems Test Engineer

Actalent; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a Senior Systems Test Engineer to lead verification and validation activities for medical device systems, including test planning, protocol development, execution, analysis, and documentation.

You will support requirements management, including traceability and verification planning, and collaborate with systems, software, electrical, mechanical, quality, and regulatory teams to ensure compliant product development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, preferably Systems, Biomedical, Electrical, or Mechanical.
• 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience developing and executing verification and validation protocols.
• Experience with requirements management and traceability.
• Familiarity with requirements management tools.
• Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and product development processes.
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute verification and validation test protocols for medical device systems.
• Document test results and generate verification and validation reports.
• Support development and review of system requirements to ensure completeness, clarity, and testability.
• Maintain requirements traceability and verification records.
• Support risk management and verification activities associated with product requirements.
• Perform root cause investigation and troubleshooting of test failures.
• Collaborate with systems, software, electrical, mechanical, quality, and regulatory team members.
• Participate in design reviews and product development activities.
• Ensure work is completed in compliance with applicable quality system and regulatory standards.

Skills

Verification & validation

Requirements management

Traceability

Technical writing

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Graduate degree in Engineering

Tools

Requirements management tools

Job description

Job Title: Senior Systems Test Engineer Job Description

The Senior Systems Test Engineer will support the development of medical devices through the execution of system-level verification and validation activities. This role primarily focuses on test planning, protocol development, test execution, data analysis, and documentation. Additionally, the engineer will support requirements management activities, including requirements review, traceability, and verification planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute verification and validation test protocols for medical device systems.
• Document test results and generate verification and validation reports.
• Support development and review of system requirements to ensure completeness, clarity, and testability.
• Maintain requirements traceability and verification records.
• Support risk management and verification activities associated with product requirements.
• Perform root cause investigation and troubleshooting of test failures.
• Collaborate with systems, software, electrical, mechanical, quality, and regulatory team members.
• Participate in design reviews and product development activities.
• Ensure work is completed in compliance with applicable quality system and regulatory standards.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, preferably Systems, Biomedical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience developing and executing verification and validation protocols.
• Experience with requirements management and traceability.
• Familiarity with requirements management tools.
• Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and product development processes.
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Engineering (Biomedical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering) or another scientific discipline.
• 5+ years of research and development experience.
• 3+ years in new product development in a system engineering role.
• Experience supporting requirements development, verification planning, and traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
• Experience with risk management and systems engineering processes.

Work Environment

The work environment is focused on engineering activities related to medical device development. The position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, including systems, software, electrical, mechanical, quality, and regulatory. The role requires adherence to quality systems and regulatory standards, ensuring high standards of compliance and performance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Eden Prairie, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $68.00/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 benefitsEmployee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Eden Prairie,MN.

Application Deadline

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

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.