Job Description

Job Title: Software Test Engineer

As a Software Test Engineer, you will construct and modify test plans for automated electronics hardware design validation testing. You will integrate test plans, test logic, and test hardware to enable long-running automated testing. Additionally, you will troubleshoot, identify root causes, and resolve issues as they arise in design validation test campaigns. Modifying existing test software in response to emergent needs related to test execution or troubleshooting is also a key part of this role.
Responsibilities

• Construct and modify test plans for automated electronics hardware design validation testing.
• Integrate test plans, test logic, and test hardware to enable long-running automated testing.
• Troubleshoot, identify root causes, and solve issues during design validation test campaigns.
• Modify existing test software to address emergent needs related to test execution or troubleshooting.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in hardware test automation and Python programming.
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Python and object-oriented programming.
• 5+ years of experience in automated hardware test development and execution.
• 3+ years of experience in Linux systems and networking.
• Experience with automated test equipment, such as power supplies and digital multimeters.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in log and data analysis, dashboard creation, and data pipelines.
• Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git.

Work Environment
You will be part of a dynamic Test Automation Engineering team within the hardware organization. This team is tasked with creating and supporting test automation software infrastructure and test cases to enable hardware and firmware verification and validation across the entire product lifecycle. The framework handles test deployment, UI, sequencing, logging, results, and data visualization for automated hardware and firmware verification and validation. The team is composed of highly motivated and skilled software engineers from various engineering backgrounds, dedicated to building and maintaining a scalable, robust, and full-featured automation framework. This role requires adaptability to immediate deployment and testing needs, while also keeping an eye on future scalability as the company expands its hardware organization.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Mountain View, California.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/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 Mountain View,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.
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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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.
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