Test Engineer – Systems & Environmental Testing

Clearance: Ability to obtain/maintain required

Travel: 10–15%

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Test Engineer with a Mechanical or Test Engineering background to plan, coordinate, and execute component‑, subsystem‑, and system‑level testing. This role supports laboratory, environmental, and field test activities while working closely with engineering, program teams, and customers to ensure test objectives are met.

This is a hands‑on role ideal for engineers who enjoy test planning, instrumentation, data acquisition, and analysis in a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and schedule test and evaluation activities to ensure test objectives and requirements are met in accordance with program, customer, engineering, and quality standards.
• Prepare, review, and execute test plans, test procedures, test readiness reviews (TRRs), and test reports for functional, environmental, and field testing.
• Support in‑house and field test execution, including product installation, integration, test setup, data acquisition, and data analysis.
• Set up, operate, and maintain test instrumentation and measurement systems, including:
  • Data acquisition systems
  • Sensors (accelerometers, strain gauges, etc.)
  • High‑speed cameras (Phantom, Photron)
  • Electrical and mechanical test equipment
• Perform preliminary “quick‑look” data analysis and deliver post‑test debriefs to engineering teams and customers.
• Analyze test data and support reporting using tools such as LabVIEW, MATLAB, and scripting utilities.
• Coordinate effectively with program management, engineering teams, quality, and external organizations throughout planning, execution, and reporting phases.
• Maintain accurate and organized technical documentation and test artifacts.
• Support additional test engineering tasks as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
• 2 years of Test or Mechanical Engineering experience supporting product or systems testing
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Experience supporting systems, environmental, or mechanical testing
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance (Active Secret preferred)

Preferred / Additional Skills

• Experience with electrical and mechanical test equipment
• Hands‑on experience with data acquisition systems and sensor‑based testing
• Familiarity with environmental testing (shock, vibration, temperature, field testing)
• Experience using LabVIEW, MATLAB, or similar analysis tools
• Exposure to EVMS or program‑driven test environments
• Experience working in a multi‑disciplinary engineering team

Top Skills Keywords (for Search Optimization)

• Test Engineering
• Systems Testing
• Environmental Testing
• Electrical & Mechanical Test Equipment
• Data Acquisition Systems
• Sensors & Instrumentation
• LabVIEW / MATLAB
• High‑Speed Cameras (Photron, Phantom)

Why Join?

• Hands‑on technical testing across the full product lifecycle
• Exposure to system‑level and field‑based testing
• Collaborative engineering environment
• Impactful work supporting mission‑critical systems

This is a Permanent position based out of Wilmington, MA.

The pay range for this position is $126000.00 - $193000.00/yr.

Company Benefits 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 Wilmington,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $126,000 - $193,000