Electrical Test Engineer

Description

-Test equipment: Use of Digital Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Vector Network Analyzers/Vector Signal Generators, Logic Analyzers, Time Domain Reflectometry, Digital Acquisition Systems, 1149.1 JTAG, Evaluation Kits (Power Blocks, FPGA boards, Microprocessor kits)
-Specialty: Analog Design/Test, Digital Design/Test, RF Design/Test, Optical Design/Test, Software Testing
-Meets Bar: DMM + Oscilloscope + Scripting
-Meets High Bar (one set of these)
-Analog: Resistor Box, AC/DC power, PSRR, noise/ripple/phase measurements, EMI/EMC
-i.e., can structure tests to test gain amplifiers, power supplies, etc.
-Digital: Logic analyzer, I2C/SPI/UART/DAQ knowledge, Ethernet (802.3 compliance), PCIe compliance, Network testing (i.e., wireshark, packet debugging) EMI/EMC
-i.e., can run tests to test SPI bus, memory interfaces, network testing
-Electrical Generics
Meets Bar:
-Ohms Law
-Schematic reading, Drawing reading, basic software automation (SCPI, Python, matlab etc.)
Meets High Bar:
-Rack development: use of evaluation kits to setup infrastructure (Linux/Python), verification of requirements (example: interface validation testing, Verification Cross-Reference Matrix examples)
-Can generate FPGA images, Linux/windows software packages, and work with component vendors/manufacturers to generate test programs
-Clean artifact generation
-Test reports in readable formats
-Pass/fail criteria self defined
-Detailed artifacts (csv files, logs, test measurement data) captured
-Software: Knowledge of Python (pytest), SCPI commands, scripting (i.e., JTAG, Vivado, LabView, Custom scripts), Building GUIs

Skills

ohms law, schematic reading, dmm, oscilloscope, scripting, racking systems, python, pytest, rack development

Top Skills Details

ohms law,schematic reading,dmm,oscilloscope,scripting

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Meets Bar:
-Ohms Law
-Schematic reading, Drawing reading, basic software automation (SCPI, Python, matlab etc.)
Meets High Bar:
-Rack development: use of evaluation kits to setup infrastructure (Linux/Python), verification of requirements (example: interface validation testing, Verification Cross-Reference Matrix examples)
-Can generate FPGA images, Linux/windows software packages, and work with component vendors/manufacturers to generate test programs
-Clean artifact generation
-Test reports in readable formats
-Pass/fail criteria self defined
-Detailed artifacts (csv files, logs, test measurement data) captured
-Software: Knowledge of Python (pytest), SCPI commands, scripting (i.e., JTAG, Vivado, LabView, Custom scripts), Building GUIs

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $90.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Seattle,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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