Test Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a talented test engineer with a Mechanical or Test Engineering background. As a Test Engineer, you will perform planning, coordination, and execution of component, subsystem, and system level tests as well as other evaluation activities across the program. A strong candidate will possess at least 9 years related experience in engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related field.

• Plan, coordinate, and schedule test and evaluation activities to ensure that test requirements and objectives are met per customer and program requirements, and engineering and quality standards.
• Prepare and/or review test plans, test procedures, test readiness reviews, and test reports for functional, environmental, and field tests.
• Support in‑house and field data collection activities, including setup and operation of data acquisition systems, accelerometers, strain gauges, high‑speed cameras, and other test instrumentation.
• Support test activities including product installation, integration, test, data acquisition, and analysis.
• Perform preliminary “quick‑look” analysis and provide post‑test debriefs to engineering teams and customers.
• Coordinate with appropriate program, engineering, and external organizations during test planning, execution, analysis, and reporting phases.

• Must be able to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and have good organizational skills.
• 10–15% travel required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 9+ years related experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge and/or experience using electrical/mechanical test instrumentation is a plus.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Government Security Clearance;
  Active Secret clearance preferred.

Expert Level

Permanent position based out of Wilmington, MA.

The pay range for this position is $ – $ per year.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (voluntary and AD&DD for 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)

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please e‑mail actalentaccom for other accommodation options.