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Test Engineer

Lensa
Costa Mesa, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026
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Job Title: Systems Test Engineer

Job Description

The Systems Test Engineer will support EMI/EMC testing efforts, including creating and maintaining electrical system strategies and test plans for multiple defense programs. The role involves conducting environmental reliability testing (HALT/HASS) on PCBA and performing electrical compliance and robustness testing, specifically MIL-STD-704 and MIL-STD-461. The engineer will design and deploy electrical system integration test benches and support vehicle-level to component-level test requirements, as well as integration testing of electrical subsystems.

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain electrical system strategies and test plans.
  • Conduct EMI/EMC testing and environmental reliability testing (HALT/HASS) on PCBA.
  • Perform electrical compliance and robustness testing, including MIL-STD-704 and MIL-STD-461.
  • Design and deploy electrical system integration test benches.
  • Support vehicle-level to component-level test requirements.
  • Conduct integration testing of electrical subsystems.

Essential Skills

  • 4 years of experience in EMI/EMC testing.
  • Strong understanding of MIL-STD-704 and MIL-STD-461.
  • Working knowledge of HALT/HASS testing methods.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BS EE).

Work Environment

This position supports Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and involves working with a team of 10 engineers and 1 technician. The environment fosters collaboration with talented engineers across various domains, including mechanical, firmware, and software. The company is experiencing strong growth and confidence from investors, offering a chance to work on state-of-the-art technology that supports the defense industry.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Costa Mesa, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $90.00/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 Costa Mesa,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 1, 2026.

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 ( actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

Salary : $60 - $90

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