Test Engineer - PCB

Actalent; Washington; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a PCB Test Engineer in Redmond, WA, onsite, to bridge engineering design, hardware integration, validation testing, and customer support for satellite antenna hardware systems.

The role focuses on hardware bring-up, executing validation and qualification tests, troubleshooting complex test environments, and automating workflows with Python in Linux environments. Collaboration with Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Automation, and Manufacturing teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience testing electronics and PCBs, including bring-up of PCBs and subsystem integration.
• Hands-on test rack hardware and test fixtures development.
• Troubleshooting PCB testing failures and lab testing.
• Familiarity with Linux environments and Python for debugging and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support hardware bring-up, validation, and troubleshooting for satellite antenna hardware systems.
• Execute electrical validation, design validation, and qualification testing across multiple assemblies.
• Configure and maintain test racks, fixtures, and related hardware infrastructure.
• Read schematics and test procedures to support test and debug activities.
• Generate clear test reports, runbooks, and status updates for stakeholders.

Skills

PCB test bring-up

Python scripting

Linux

Test debugging

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Spectrum analyzers

Power supplies

Test racks

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: PCB Test Engineer

Location: Redmond, WA - 100% Onsite

Placement Type: Managed Service Project

Top Skills

Leading HW Delivery, bring up of PCBs, assembly integration to initial configuration of boards

Experience working with engineers and testing electronics and PCB's

Failures in PCB testing, lab testing, debug - Must have python experience

Job Description

The Test Engineer serves as a critical operational bridge between engineering design, hardware integration, validation testing, and engineering customer support for satellite antenna hardware systems. This role focuses on hardware bring-up, execution of validation and qualification tests, troubleshooting complex test environments, and automating repetitive workflows. The Test Engineer supports cross-functional engineering teams by coordinating hardware movement, maintaining test infrastructure, and providing clear, actionable reporting that drives product quality and reliability in a dynamic, rapidly evolving engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Support hardware integration, bring-up, validation, and troubleshooting activities for satellite antenna hardware systems.
• Execute electrical validation testing, design validation testing, qualification testing, and hardware recovery workflows across multiple hardware assemblies.
• Support ambient and thermal chamber test operations for 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 or rework inspection.
• Read and analyze schematics, wiring diagrams, test procedures, and technical documentation to support test and debug activities.
• Utilize Linux environments and Python scripting to support debugging, workflow automation, data collection, and log analysis.
• Modify and validate scripts developed by software and automation teams to ensure they meet test and operational requirements.
• Analyze failures in PCB and system-level testing, document findings, escal
• Generate clear, organized, and actionable documentation, including test reports, runbooks, and status updates for engineering stakeholders and program leaders.
• Identify workflow inefficiencies and propose process improvements to enhance throughput, organization, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate and support interfacility hardware movement and logistics activities 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 to ensure successful hardware delivery and validation.
• Operate with a high level of professionalism, ownership, integrity, and accountability in a rapidly evolving engineering environment.
• Contribute to test equipment development and test fixture setup to support new and existing hardware programs.
• Work closely with engineers to test electronics and printed circuit boards (PCBs), including subsystem bring-up and initial configuration of boards.
• Review documentation to ensure tests, procedures, and results are accurate, complete, and traceable.

Essential Skills

• Experience working with engineers to test electronics and printed circuit boards (PCBs), including bring-up of PCBs and subsystem integration.
• Hands-on experience with test racks, test equipment development, and test fixtures for electronic hardware.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting failures in PCB testing and lab testing, including debug of hardware and test setups.
• Ability to configure, integrate, and maintain test racks, fixtures, and associated hardware infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, test procedures, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command-line environments.
• Familiarity with Python scripting or automation workflows to support debugging, automation, and data analysis.
• Experience using common electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, or signal generators.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills, including the ability to generate clear test reports and status updates.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical problems independently and collaboratively in a lab enviro