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Software Test Engineer

Actalent
Pella, IA Contractor
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/27/2026

Job Title: Software Test Engineer

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Software Test Engineer where you will play a crucial role in testing embedded systems at both the software/hardware integration level and the machine subsystem/system level. You will be responsible for interpreting software and system requirements, documenting test plans, creating both manual and automated test cases, executing tests, and recording results. Your efforts will support debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving field issues while collaborating with software, mechanical, hydraulic, hardware, and QA teams to ensure the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Test embedded systems at the SW/HW integration level and the machine subsystem/system level.
  • Interpret software and system requirements to document test plans.
  • Create manual and automated test cases and execute them, while recording results.
  • Perform regression, integration, and system-level testing.
  • Support debugging, troubleshooting, and field issue resolution.
  • Collaborate with various teams including software, mechanical, hydraulic, hardware, and QA.
  • Contribute to Program Increment (PI) planning and provide test estimations.
  • Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning and reviews.

Essential Skills

  • Experience testing embedded software on machines, equipment, or vehicles at the SW/HW integration level or the machine/vehicle subsystem/system level.
  • Ability to read and interpret system and software requirements to develop test plans and test cases.
  • Experience executing software test cases, recording results, analyzing data logs, and assisting in root cause analysis of failures.
  • Understanding of common software verification and validation concepts including functional, performance, and regression testing.
  • Experience using common test and measurement tools such as Oscilloscope, Function Generator, Load Box, AC/DC power supply, DMM, communication data loggers.
  • Experience with CAN communication.
  • Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience in test automation tools and scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Agriculture Engineering, or related field.
  • Familiarity with agile methodology.
  • Experience in the off-highway heavy machinery, automotive, or industrial control industry.

Work Environment

This position requires 100% onsite work, providing an opportunity to engage directly with advanced technologies and equipment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $120000.00/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 Pella,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 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.

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