Software Test Engineer

Software Test Engineer

Join our Avionics team, where we advance aviation electronics and information management solutions for commercial and military customers worldwide. We serve both internal and external customers, including manufacturing and service centers, and customers across the globe. Our team provides industry-leading fire protection and safety systems, ensuring passengers reach their destinations safely while keeping aircraft operators, airports, rail, and critical infrastructure connected and informed.

Responsibilities

• Test manufacturing equipment and tools onsite working five days a week.
• Design, code, test, integrate, and document product test software for aviation products.
• Design test hardware, including fixtures and circuit boards.
• Develop engineering estimates for complex tasks.
• Perform engineering requirements capture, analysis, and creation for complex designs.
• Lead test software design reviews and generate appropriate design documentation.
• Prepare and present project and technical information to peers, internal management, and customers.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree and three or more years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with minimum three years of experience, or nine years of relevant experience in the absence of a degree.
• Ability to obtain a US DoD Security Clearance.
• Experience in digital electronics, both hardware and software.
• Proficiency in VB6/VB .NET, C/C++, and LabVIEW.
• Hands-on experience with test fixtures.
• Experience with manufacturing test systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Robotics experience and RF skills.
• Proficiency in LabVIEW, test equipment, software testing, validation, and test procedures.
• Experience in EMI/EMC testing, electrical engineering, and test development.
• Knowledge of Visual Studio, Visual Basic, C#, and NI Testway for multi-rack test stations.

Work Environment

Work in an engineering lab/test environment with a focus on high technology defense and aerospace equipment. This role requires onsite presence in Burnsville, ensuring close collaboration with the manufacturing team and integration of test solutions for aviation systems.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $70.00/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 Burnsville, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2025.

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, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.