Software Test Engineer

Job Title: Embedded Software Test Engineer Job Description This role focuses on developing, executing, and automating test strategies for embedded software systems to ensure functional accuracy, requirement compliance, and long-term reliability. You will validate software functionality on real hardware, support formal verification activities, and contribute to continuous integration processes, while collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality, production-ready embedded products. Responsibilities

- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, procedures, and automated test scripts for embedded software systems.
- Review and interpret system and software requirements, ensuring full traceability and compliance with specifications.
- Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks using C, C++, Python, C#, and other scripting or programming languages.
- Perform integration and verification testing on embedded hardware and software components to validate system behavior.
- Use instrument control tools such as single-board computers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power supplies to support hardware and software validation.
- Collaborate closely with software and hardware engineers to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve defects and system issues.
- Maintain detailed test documentation, including test cases, test results, defect logs, and compliance reports.
- Support continuous integration pipelines by integrating automated build and test processes into CI environments.
- Conduct formal verification activities and provide clear, traceable evidence for requirement compliance.
- Present test results, findings, and recommendations to internal engineering teams and external stakeholders as needed.
- Contribute to the design and maintenance of automated test environments that support product development from design through manufacturing.

Essential Skills

- Strong background in product-based software testing (c/c++), with a focus on embedded systems.
- Hands-on experience using C, Python, C#, or similar languages to develop automated tests and scripts.
- Experience with requirements analysis, traceability, and verification for embedded software.
- Familiarity with embedded hardware concepts, including microcontrollers and real-time systems.
- Ability to design, build, and maintain automated test environments for embedded platforms.
- Experience with software testing and test automation in a professional engineering environment.
- Ability to work effectively with instrument control equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, and single-board computers.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate across software, hardware, and test engineering teams.
- Ability to obtain security clearance, as work involves equipment used in sensitive installations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Bamboo and similar platforms.
- Experience with version control systems such as Git.
- Familiarity with communication protocols including UART, I²C, SPI, Serial RapidIO, and Ethernet.
- Familiarity with unit testing tools and frameworks for embedded or systems software.
- Experience working in Linux environments and using shell scripting for automation.
- Familiarity with MIL-STD qualification testing and related standards.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and Electronic Stress Screening.
- Understanding of bare-metal programming concepts and workflows.
- Interest in seeing products through the full lifecycle from design to manufacturing.
- Appreciation for working in a stable organization with a track record of receiving industry awards.

Work Environment This position is currently 100% onsite due to the nature of the work and the sensitivity of the equipment involved. The primary work setting is a cubicle-based office environment with manufacturing facilities located nearby in the same building, enabling close collaboration with production and test teams. You will work hands-on with embedded hardware, test equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, and automated test setups integrated into continuous integration pipelines. The team culture supports a balance of social and family-oriented lifestyles; some colleagues regularly enjoy happy hours and social activities together after work, while others prioritize family time, and both approaches are welcomed and respected.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Melbourne, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Melbourne, FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Melbourne,FL. About Actalent

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