Embedded Test Engineer

Description

Sr. Embedded Software Test Engineer As a Sr. Embedded Software Test Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive test plans and test strategies for embedded software, firmware, and hardware-integrated products. This role requires a strong understanding of system-level verification, including analyzing requirements, creating detailed test cases, defining test protocols, executing manual and automated tests, documenting results, and troubleshooting defects through root-cause analysis. You will use command-line tools, log files, physical probing, and other electrical or mechanical test methods as needed to validate product performance, ensure quality, and minimize defects. You will also prepare clear and accurate test reports that summarize execution results, defects, trends, corrective actions, and verification outcomes for cross-functional review and regulatory submission support. Collaboration with engineering, quality, and project teams is essential to align testing activities, communicate timelines and results, and continuously improve test methods and overall product quality. Location: SJC (California, San Jose 5900 Optical Ct) Type: Onsite In-Person all working days Shift: 9-5 Must Haves: 1. Analyze requirements and create detailed test cases/ Test plans /Test protocols (2-5 yrs) 2. Manual and Automated testing of Embedded systems and document results(especially HW and SW/FW) (2 yrs) 3. Troubleshoot defects and find root cause analysis and verify outcomes (2-5 yrs) Nice to haves: 1. Usage of command line tools 2. Working knowledge of C , C# 3. FDA product experience 4. Regulatory knowledge (510K submissions) Education requirement: Bachelors degree in Electrical, Computers or equivalent preferred with minimum of 2-5 yrs experience This is an individual contributor role that requires the use of judgement in applying professional expertise and is expected to work independently with minimal supervision. Roles typically require a university degree or an extensive amount of practical knowledge gained through experience. Job requires an understanding and application of procedures and concepts of own discipline. The job requires attention to detail in making evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information. This job typically requires a degree or equivalent and a minimum of 2 or more years of experience.

Skills

software testing, debugging, hardware testing, multimeter, oscilloscope

Top Skills Details

software testing,debugging

Additional Skills & Qualifications

FDA experience nice to have. Regulated environment for documentation and rigor practicices.

Experience Level

Expert Level

This is a Contract position based out of San Jose, CA.

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $70.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in San Jose,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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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