Test Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA, based in North Reading, Massachusetts, is seeking engineering professionals to support system integration testing and develop testing environments. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in hardware/software testing, with a salary range of $80-$115k.

Join our team to work on challenging projects and enjoy career growth opportunities, mentorship, and comprehensive benefits while being part of a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field.
• 3+ years (mid-level) or 5+ years (senior) experience in HW/SW testing or validation.
• Experience testing robotics, embedded systems, or autonomous platforms.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, or similar programming languages.
• Strong understanding of system integration and debugging methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support system integration testing across hardware and software components.
• Develop and maintain HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) and SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) test environments.
• Define and manage requirements traceability and test case mapping.
• Track defects and test progress using tools like Jira, TestRail, or similar.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and reliability standards.
• Work cross-functionally with robotics, controls, firmware, and product teams.

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life‑saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Responsibilities

• Support system integration testing across hardware and software components
• Develop and maintain HIL (Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop) and SIL (Software‑in‑the‑Loop) test environments
• Define and manage requirements traceability and test case mapping
• Track defects and test progress using tools like Jira, TestRail, or similar
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and reliability standards
• Work cross‑functionally with robotics, controls, firmware, and product teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field
• 3+ years (mid‑level) or 5+ years (senior) experience in HW/SW testing or validation
• Experience testing robotics, embedded systems, or autonomous platforms
• Proficiency in Python, C++, or similar programming languages
• Strong understanding of system integration and debugging methodologies

Salary Range: $80-$115k

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.