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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Engineer - **Company:** Actalent - **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States - **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $135,200.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Data Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Software Debugging, Linux, Hardware Design, Linux System Administration, Log Analysis, Scripting, Test Scripts, Hardware Testing, System-level Testing, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/072856800B294518AD65EC91C1C5A45D/job/ ## About the Role * 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 environment. * Comfort working in dynamic environments with shifting priorities and multiple concurrent deliverables. * Hands-on mechanical aptitude and familiarity with common hand tools and basic hardware assembly practices. * Ability to lift and move moderate-weight equipment and hardware in a team environment. ## 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., * 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, escalate technical issues, and participate in root cause investigations with engineering teams. * 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., * Experience with embedded systems coursework, laboratory environments, or hands-on technical projects. * Exposure to hardware integration, bring-up, and validation activities for complex electronic systems. * Experience supporting ambient and thermal chamber testing for hardware validation and qualification. * Background in documentation review to ensure alignment between test procedures, hardware configurations, and expected outcomes. * Interest in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance test efficiency and lab organization. * Strong sense of ownership, integrity, and accountability when supporting engineering programs and deliverables. Work Environment This role is based onsite in Redmond in a lab and test environment that supports satellite antenna hardware systems and associated electronics. The Test Engineer works closely with cross-functional engineering teams and interacts regularly with test racks, fixtures, and a variety of electrical test equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators. The work involves hands-on hardware assembly, cabling, and mechanical tasks, as well as time in ambient and thermal chamber test facilities. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, with shifting priorities and multiple concurrent projects. The role requires maintaining a clean, organized, and operationally ready lab space and occasionally lifting and moving moderate-weight equipment as part of a team. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [JavaScript? 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