Software Development Engineer In Test

Overview

Automated & manual testing of robotic platforms, hardware, software, and cloud systems.

Key Responsibilities

• automated testing
• test frameworks
• python scripting
• ci/cd integration
• manual testing
• defect tracking

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
• bachelor's degree
• hardware validation

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.

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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)

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.

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