Test Engineer

Actalent; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Test Engineer to join their team in Redmond, WA. This pivotal role involves supporting hardware integration and testing for satellite antenna systems. Responsibilities include executing validation tests, troubleshooting, and providing detailed reports to engineering stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have experience with electronics testing, Python scripting, and familiarity with Linux environments. This is a contract position with onsite requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience testing electronics and PCBs.
• Proficiency in Python scripting.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command-line environments.

Responsibilities

• Support hardware integration and troubleshooting for satellite antenna systems.
• Execute validation and qualification testing.
• Configure and maintain test racks and hardwares.
• Analyze failures and document findings.

Skills

Testing electronics and PCBs

Python scripting

Linux operating systems

Electrical test equipment

Reading schematics and wiring diagrams

Organizational and communication skills

Troubleshooting technical problems

Mechanical aptitude and hardware assembly

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Power supplies

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Job description

Job Title: Test Engineer

Job Description

This individual will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between engineering design, hardware integration, validation testing, and customer support. This role involves supporting hardware bring‑up activities, executing validation tests, troubleshooting test environments, analyzing system failures, automating workflows, coordinating hardware movements, and providing detailed reports to engineering stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support hardware integration, bring‑up, validation, and troubleshooting activities for satellite antenna hardware systems.
• Execute electrical validation, design validation, qualification testing, and hardware recovery workflows.
• Support ambient and thermal chamber test operations across various hardware assemblies and test venues.
• Configure, integrate, troubleshoot, and maintain test racks, fixtures, and associated hardware infrastructure.
• Perform hardware assembly, cabling, wire harness troubleshooting, and basic soldering/rework inspections.
• Interpret and analyze schematics, wiring diagrams, test procedures, and technical documentation.
• Utilize Linux environments and Python scripting for debugging, workflow automation, data collection, and log analysis.
• Modify and validate scripts developed by software and automation teams.
• Analyze failures, document findings, escalate technical issues, and participate in root cause investigations.
• Generate organized documentation, test reports, runbooks, and status updates for stakeholders and program managers.
• Identify workflow inefficiencies and propose process improvements to enhance throughput and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate and support inter‑facility hardware movement and logistics across multiple engineering sites.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness within lab and test environments.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Automation, Manufacturing, and Test Engineering teams.
• Operate with professionalism, ownership, integrity, and accountability in a rapidly evolving engineering environment.

Essential Skills

• Experience testing electronics and PCBs.
• Proficiency in Python scripting.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command‑line environments.
• Experience using electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, or signal generators.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical problems independently and collaboratively.
• Hands‑on mechanical aptitude and familiarity with common hand tools and basic hardware assembly practices.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Redmond, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.