Hardware Test Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Hardware Test Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will ensure that our products meet applicable safety and performance standards. This role involves participating in product development teams, developing certification strategies, and interfacing with third-party certification agencies.

• Apply applicable safety and performance standards to products.
• Participate in product development teams to ensure global hazardous location and performance requirements are considered.
• Understand product requirements and develop certification strategies to meet those requirements.
• Create test plans, oversee, and interpret test results in compliance with company and industry standards and policies.
• Prepare technical justifications and documents to demonstrate compliance with applicable standards.
• Interface directly with third-party certification agencies and manage projects with them.
• Write and execute test protocols in accordance with approval standards and procedures, record results, and write test reports.
• Maintain existing certifications, support preparations for audits, and participate in audits.
• Prioritize and manage work requests in an organized and timely manner.

• Hardware test and EMC test experience.
• Compliance engineering and requirements development expertise.
• 7 years of testing experience, including verification and validation of test scripts and procedures.
• Experience working with 3rd party agencies for certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science.

• Experience in the design and certification of products used in hazardous locations.
• Experience with European standards and testing validation.
• Knowledge in electrical engineering and electronics.

The role is based onsite in Santa Fe, with a requirement to travel domestically about 20% of the time for testing at different sites.

This is a Contract position based out of Santa Fe, TX.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Fe,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 9, 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 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $55 - $65