What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Test Engineer position at Actalent?
Job Title: Software Test Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a Software Test Engineer responsible for developing test system software for manufacturing, design verification, and characterization. This role includes writing unit and integration tests and developing other useful applications such as DB viewers. You will also be responsible for documenting software protocols, design verification activities, and performing debugging and troubleshooting tasks, including root cause analysis.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, verify, and validate test software for device manufacturing, design verification, and characterization.
- Author requirements, detailed design descriptions, software specifications, and test cases.
- Identify, develop, verify, validate, and implement process changes to improve quality, yield, throughput, and cost.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in hardware testing, electrical engineering, validation, design verification, and test equipment.
- Experience with C and C# object-oriented programming.
- Prior experience with automated test equipment design and control via software.
- Experience in electrical circuit analysis, troubleshooting, failure analysis, and risk mitigation.
- Expertise in writing protocols, reports, and engineering documentation.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience in software complexity analysis and quality assurance through unit, integration, and validation.
- Experience with oscilloscopes, test engineering, electrical testing, and test plan development.
- Familiarity with medical device testing and validation.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/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 Houston,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 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.
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 : $35 - $50