Systems Test Engineer

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Systems Test Engineer to lead verification and validation efforts for medical device systems. You will plan protocols, execute tests, analyze data, and document results while ensuring traceability to requirements.

You will collaborate across systems, software, electrical and mechanical teams, contribute to risk management, and help maintain compliance with quality and regulatory standards. This is a hybrid, contract role based in Eden Prairie, MN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in 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.

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 protocols

Traceability

Systems engineering

Technical writing

Independent work

Communication

Risk management

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

5+ years engineering experience

Graduate degree in Engineering

3+ years in system engineering role

5+ years R&D experience

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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime 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.

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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment 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):

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