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Test Engineer

Actalent
Sterling, MI Contractor
POSTED ON 10/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/9/2025

Job Title: Test Engineer

Job Description

Join a dynamic team to analyze customer requirements, develop test plans and procedures, and collaborate with field test engineers to install and test software on various vehicle platforms. You will play a critical role in adjusting testing processes and providing valuable insights to management.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze customer requirements to ensure clear understanding and accurate implementation.
  • Develop detailed test plans and procedures based on customer requirements.
  • Collaborate with field test engineers to install and test software on various vehicle platforms.
  • Collect feedback from the test team on failures and potential modification needs.
  • Make necessary testing adjustments and provide management with insightful recommendations for future actions.

Essential Skills

  • Proficiency in test procedure and test planning.
  • Experience in requirements analysis and management.
  • Ability to execute and evaluate tests, providing direction based on analysis.
  • Proficiency in C programming.
  • Experience with quality assurance processes.
  • Familiarity with CAN tools, HIL, and Wireshark.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical or Computer Engineering.
  • Familiarity with software development, specifically C .
  • Ability to explain the function of a pointer and basic OOP fundamentals.
  • Experience with data collection using Wireshark is a plus.

Work Environment

The role involves a combination of office, home, and lab work environments, collaborating closely with internal software engineers, test engineers, and government customers. The position requires 15%-25% travel for testing activities, with a heavier workload during the summer and fall months. Enjoy the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology supporting military ground vehicles for the Army, blending research and development with hands-on integration and testing.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $52.88/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 hybrid position in Sterling Heights,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 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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