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Actalent Software Test Technician in Silver Spring, Maryland

Job Title: Software Test Technician

Job Description: Perform duties related to the testing and verification of system functionality through functional and regression testing. Systems include both hardware and software components, featuring complex, high-reliability elements. Primary focus is on testing software performance on embedded systems through pre-programmed inputs and recording/documenting results as per established processes.

Responsibilities

  • Execute testing plans and procedures created by the engineering team for signal recording electronics hardware products.

  • Collaborate with a small, multidisciplinary team of engineers on testing efforts for product modification and new design testing.

  • Document all test results diligently in the internal tracking system.

  • Hardware preparation/checkout

  • Pre-ship procedures

  • Regression testing using pre-set test stands/rigs

  • Problem replication (CR)

  • Backup verification

  • Network and resource inventory

Skills & Qualifications

0-5 years of experience, Will train on the job if needed

Detail-oriented, driven, and action-oriented.

Open to personal development and growth within the organization.

Experience in a product development environment

Basic knowledge of scripting/batch scripting is a plus but not required.

Understanding of SW/HW interfaces and basic network engineering/protocols is a plus but not required.

Knowledge in electronics and troubleshooting is a plus but not required.

Top Skills' Details

  • SW/HW Quality Assurance Technician skills: Follow test plans/protocols for each piece of hardware, using a Windows-based GUI application to test SW/HW interaction for embedded systems.

  • Experience with troubleshooting and documentation: Capable of testing digital hardware using equipment like oscilloscopes, multimeters, network analyzers, signal generators, etc. Experience preferred but not required.

  • Detail-oriented: Able to follow semi-complex test plans and document test results accurately according to SOPs.

Nice to Haves

QA

Software Verification

Regression Testing

Test Procedures

Electrical Schematic Troubleshooting

Testing Circuits

PCB Troubleshooting

Firmware

FPGA

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent

  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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