Test Engineer - Seattle

Only for registered members Seattle, United States

1 day ago

$75,000 - $130,000 (USD) per year *

* This salary range is an estimation made by beBee

Job Title: · Test Engineer- Propulsion · Job Description · Join our manufacturing team as a Front Line Test Engineer. In this role, you will be the first line of defense for production quality. You will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated te ...

Job description

Job Title:
Test Engineer- Propulsion

Job Description

Join our manufacturing team as a Front Line Test Engineer. In this role, you will be the first line of defense for production quality.

You will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated test equipment (ATE) to ensure zero downtime and 100% test coverage.

You will bridge the gap between Design Engineering and the Production Floor, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards before reaching the customer.

Responsibilities

Provide immediate technical support for 'line-down' situations related to test stations (ICT, Functional Test, or End-of-Line).

Diagnose root causes of test failures, distinguishing between actual product defects and 'false failures' caused by test fixtures or software bugs.

Monitor First Pass Yield (FPY) data and implement continuous improvement projects to reduce cycle time and eliminate re-test loops.
Manage the calibration, preventive maintenance, and hardware repair of test jigs, bed-of-nails fixtures, and sensors.
Assist in the validation and 'bring-up' of new test stations during NPI (New Product Introduction) phases.
Maintain clear records of station downtime, ECO (Engineering Change Order) implementations, and operator instructions.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in troubleshooting and automated testing.
Knowledge of PCBA layouts, environmental testing, vacuum testing, and test chambers.
Experience with propulsion systems, Teststand, Labview, and Python.
Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical testing procedures and development.
Hands-on experience in any of the following technical areas:
Vacuum systems (operation of vacuum chambers; up to 4500 PSI)
Plasma systems
Electric propulsion technologies
Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with test procedure development and optimization.
Familiarity with maintaining and repairing test equipment and fixtures.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $ $84.85/hr.

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 Mar 6, 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 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 email for other accommodation options.

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