Software Development Engineer In Test

Actalent

The Role

Overview

Test and validate robotic platforms, hardware, software and cloud via automated & manual testing.

Key Responsibilities

  • automated testing
  • test frameworks
  • python scripts
  • ci/cd integration
  • lab validation
  • test planning

Tasks

-Design, implement, and maintain automated test cases and frameworks for robotic subsystems, supporting software, and cloud applications. -Develop and maintain Python and shell scripts to automate test execution, data collection, and validation workflows. -Collaborate with hardware, software, and integration teams to debug issues and drive resolution. -Conduct manual testing on hardware and software components when required, including regression and validation. -Operate and validate devices in a lab environment, performing setup, troubleshooting, and issue reproduction. -Contribute to test plan design and updates, ensuring evolving features are validated effectively. -Enhance test processes, regression coverage, and CI/CD integration to support continuous quality improvements. -Document test results, author professional reports, and track defects with detailed reproduction steps.

Requirements

  • python
  • linux
  • ci/cd
  • pytest
  • bash
  • bachelor's

What You Bring

-Familiarity with Pytest, unittest, and regression testing frameworks. -Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. -Experience working in Linux environments and integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines. -Hands-on experience in lab environments with hardware validation and debugging. -Ability to write clear, structured test cases and produce professional reports and defect documentation. -Experience in validation, defect lifecycle management, and automation frameworks. -Strong proficiency in Python for development; familiarity with shell scripting (Bash or similar). -Experience building computers, writing code, or assembling hardware is beneficial. -Strong communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams. -3+ years of experience in automated and manual testing of complex systems (hardware, software, or cloud-based). -Ability to thrive in fast-paced R&D environments with a mix of hardware and cloud systems.

Benefits

-Medical, dental & vision -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Short and long-term disability -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available -Employee Assistance Program -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Transportation benefits -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

The Company

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

Sector Specialisms

Utilities

Power

Automotive

Food and Beverage

Consumer Products

Industrial Goods

Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Systems and Software

Transmission Engineering

Distribution Engineering

Grid Automation

Transportation

Life Sciences

Pharmaceuticals

Biopharmaceuticals

Diagnostics

Academic Research

Medical Devices

Specialty Chemicals

Construction Management

Environmental

Architecture

Civil