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Job Title: Systems Test Engineer
Job Description
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being at the intersection of engineering and quality assurance. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining detailed test plans, test procedures, and verification documentation to support the development of precision electronics and sensor systems. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with senior engineers, including analog experts, and gain exposure to embedded systems and full product lifecycle development.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test procedures, and test reports.
- Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and verification results.
- Support design verification activities with clear, auditable documentation.
- Build and operate test setups for PCB and system-level testing.
- Execute manual and automated tests, record results, and troubleshoot issues.
- Assist in the transition from prototype to production, including validation and verification.
- Collaborate with design engineers to ensure testability and manufacturability.
- Work closely with senior engineers to deepen understanding of analog and embedded systems.
- Participate in local testing and be open to occasional international travel.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 2–4 years of experience preferred; strong entry-level candidates will be considered.
- Experience with test plan development, test equipment, test engineering, validation, electrical engineering, test procedures, test development, and troubleshooting.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills for documentation.
- Familiarity with electronics testing, PCB development, and lab equipment.
- Interest in embedded systems and analog electronics.
- Eagerness to learn and grow into a broader Electrical Engineering role.
Work Environment
Join a foundational part of a growing engineering team and learn from top-tier engineers. Work on meaningful maritime projects with real-world impact in a flexible and supportive environment for career growth. The work environment is transparent, fast-paced, and collaborative.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newburyport, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/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 Newburyport,MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 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 : $50 - $60