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Test Architectural and Design Engineer

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Pleasanton, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/30/2026
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Job#: 3031159

Job Description:

Test Architectural and Design Engineer

Location: Pleasanton, California (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

A skilled and motivated Test Architectural and Design Engineer is sought to join a dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a background in test engineering and a passion for the design and architecture of test solutions for discrete features and/or subsystems. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to architect, design, build, and implement test solutions for various applications and product lifecycles.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement end-to-end test solutions for assigned components/programs.
  • Develop and maintain test automation frameworks, libraries, and fixtures.
  • Collaborate with product/feature teams to translate requirements into test architecture.
  • Integrate hardware/software test environments and manage dependencies.
  • Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and traceability artifacts.
  • Build test fixtures and test equipment to support development and production programs.
  • Execute and analyze test results; report and track defects.
  • Ensure test code quality, maintainability, and reusability.
  • Lead technical reviews in a cross-functional engineering team.
  • Perform test requirements verification and validation.
  • Lead qualification testing for new products.
  • Routinely perform maintenance on test equipment to ensure production program longevity.
  • Upgrade testing equipment as needed to stay current with emerging or outdating technologies.
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and perform root cause analysis for test equipment failure.
  • Train technicians and other test engineers on test equipment operations and maintenance.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.

Experience: 5 years of experience in architecture and design of test solutions and 5 years of experience performing engineering tests. Experience designing test equipment for new products is also required, along with experience performing and maintaining test equipment for production programs, and troubleshooting and repairing test equipment.

Clearance: A DOD Interim Secret clearance is required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 10 years of experience in architecture and design of test solutions.
  • 10 years of experience in performing engineering tests.
  • Experience leading test programs.
  • Experience mentoring engineers and lab technicians.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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