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Actalent • Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States
Role & seniority: Senior/Expert Test Engineer (Mechanical or Test Engineering background)
Stack/tools: mechanical/electrical test instrumentation; data acquisition systems; accelerometers; strain gauges; high-speed cameras; test plans, procedures, readiness reviews, and test reports; coordination across programs and external teams
Plan, coordinate, and schedule test and evaluation activities to meet requirements and standards
Prepare/review test plans, procedures, readiness reviews, and test reports for functional, environmental, and field tests
Support data collection, installation/integration, data acquisition/analysis, and provide post-test debriefs to engineering and customers
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; 10+ years related experience
Strong analytical/problem-solving abilities; effective verbal/written communication; good organization
Ability to obtain/maintain U.S. Government security clearance (Active Secret preferred)
Experience with electrical/mechanical test instrumentation
Experience in a multi-disciplined team; 2+ years related testing experience in a program setting
Location & work type: Permanent, onsite position in Wilmington, MA; 10-15% travel.
Description
Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, and schedule test and evaluation activities to ensure that test requirements and objectives are met per customer/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 team 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
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 10+ 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 Government Security Clearance; Active Secret clearance preferred Must be able to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and have good organizational skills
Additional Skills & Qualifications
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 2+ years related experience. You will have the opportunity to work in a multi-disciplined team environment ,
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Wilmington, MA.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $126000.00 - $193000.00/yr.
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 Wilmington,MA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.