Sensor Test Engineer

Overview

Develop and integrate test hardware/software for sensor systems in defense projects.

Key Responsibilities

• adapter design
• test development
• on-site debugging
• test disciplines
• issue resolution
• team leadership

Tasks

-Collaborate with mechanical engineers and suppliers on test adapter design and integration. -Identify and resolve test readiness issues throughout the development lifecycle. -Support manufacturing operations with on-site troubleshooting and debugging. -Participate in continuous technical development and contribute to team knowledge sharing. -Lead small engineering teams, managing technical execution and reporting project status (cost and schedule) to leadership. -Design and develop test hardware, software, and firmware from requirements definition through deployment. -Ensure adherence to project budgets, schedules, and performance goals. -Support test disciplines including power, analog, digital, and RF.

Requirements

• labview
• ni teststand
• cots
• embedded
• defense
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Strong understanding of test system architecture and integration. -Familiarity with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) automated test equipment and custom electro-mechanical fixtures. -Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. -Experience with embedded software or firmware development. -Minimum of 2 years of experience in electrical design and test development across multiple disciplines (Power, Analog, Digital, RF). -Proficiency with LabVIEW and NI TestStand for automated test development. -Present technical work clearly in project status meetings and design reviews. -Core Skills: LabVIEW, NI TestStand, LabWindows, electrical test equipment, ATE systems -Prior experience in the defense or aerospace industry. -Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

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Benefits

-2+ years: $55–$60/hour -8+ years: $75–$85/hour -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available -Employee Assistance Program -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) -Medical, dental & vision -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -Transportation benefits -Short and long-term disability -Health Spending Account (HSA) -5+ years: $60–$75/hour -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

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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