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Hardware Test Enginer

@ Actalent

Ottawa, Ontario

$50–$70/hrContract5+ years experienceBilingual
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Overview

Actalent is hiring a contract Hardware Test Engineer in Ottawa, ON, to develop and run test programs for vision systems and sensors built for harsh environments. The work covers hands-on testing, troubleshooting, failure analysis and reporting, with four days on-site and lab work. Pay is $50.00 to $70.00 per hour.

Pay:

$50–$70 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Develop test plans and procedures to verify electronic hardware
  • Test PCBs, electronic assemblies and components
  • Troubleshoot, debug and identify root causes of failures
  • Perform reliability analyses including FMECA and worst-case analysis
  • Document test results and prepare reports

Requirements summary:

  • 5+ years hardware testing experience
  • Experience with analog and mixed-signal circuitry
  • Knowledge of military or space design
  • Familiarity with radiation analysis and EEE-INST-002
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

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Employer posting date
2026-11-04
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Experience5+ years
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingLaboratory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyElectrical Engineering

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Actalent

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An Engineering and Sciences Services Company | People to Possible

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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.  Our expertise spans capabilities in engineering including product and manufacturing, systems and software, construction management, environmental, architecture and civil; and power and utilities. We focus on sciences capabilities in laboratory sciences, healthcare, and clinical research. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.

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Reported office locations
  • Hanover, Maryland 21076, US
Business categories
  • Business Information Systems
  • Business Development
  • Consulting
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  • Actalent
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  • Engineering
  • Science
  • Talent Solutions
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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. Our…

FieldValue
IndustryBusiness Consulting and Services
Company size5,001-10,000 employees
HeadquartersHanover, Maryland
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesEngineeringScienceTalent Solutionsand Services
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Job description
Job Title: Hardware Test EngineerJob Description

As a Hardware Test Engineer, you will develop and execute test programs for next-generation vision systems and sensors designed for high-reliability and harsh environments. You will ensure electronic hardware meets design and performance requirements through hands-on testing, troubleshooting, debugging, analysis, and reporting.

Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the design and development of vision system sensor products.
  • Develop test plans and procedures to verify electronic hardware against design requirements.
  • Set up and operate lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and signal generators.
  • Test electronic hardware, including printed circuit boards (PCBs), electronic assemblies, and components.
  • Perform design verification and validation testing to confirm hardware meets requirements.
  • Troubleshoot and debug hardware issues, investigate failures, and identify root causes.
  • Perform and document hardware reliability and performance analyses, including Derating Analysis, FMECA, and Worst-Case Analysis.
  • Document test results and prepare test reports and design documentation.
  • Collaborate with hardware, electrical, systems, manufacturing, and other engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to less experienced team members.
Essential Skills
  • 5+ years' experience in hardware testing, including Design Verification Testing (DVT), Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP), Functional Testing, EMI/EMC, and Environmental Testing.
  • Experience with analog and digital/mixed-signal circuitry.
  • Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
  • Proficiency in board-level and systems-level testing.
  • Knowledge of design experience for the military or space industries.
  • Familiarity with radiation analysis and EEE-INST-002.
  • Design for EMI/EMC compliance.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Capable of working under pressure to meet time-critical deadlines and ensure reliable designs.
  • Highly motivated team player with excellent communication skills and initiative.
  • Superior problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt.
  • Strong documentation skills.
  • Familiarity with formal configuration control methods.
Work Environment

The work environment involves 4 days on-site with the possibility of working from home on Fridays. The team consists of 10 members and involves lab work. You will have the opportunity to work on an interesting project developing a vision system for a lunar rover. This role offers a strong chance of long-term employment and potential for extension or conversion.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Ottawa, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Ottawa, ON.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ottawa,ON.

À propos d'Actalent

Actalent est un leader mondial dans les services dingénierie et de sciences ainsi que dans les solutions de talents. Nous aidons des entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives dingénierie et de science grâce à laccès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent léchelle, linnovation et la rapidité de mise sur le marché. Avec un réseau de près de 20 000 consultants et 5 000 clients à travers les États-Unis, le Canada, lAsie et lEurope, Actalent dessert de nombreuses entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers dêtre lune des 500 meilleures firmes de conception de lEngineering News-Record (ENR) pour nos services de conception en ingénierie et un lauréat du prix ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® tant pour le service client que pour les talents.

Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de légalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de lâge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut dancien combattant, dun handicap, de lorientation sexuelle, de lidentité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande daccommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou lajustement du processus de demande demploi ou dentrevue à cause dun handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [email protected] pour connaître dautres options daccommodement.

Ordonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco: Conformément à lOrdonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de lintelligence artificielle (IA): Nous pouvons utiliser lintelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus dembauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et lévaluation des candidatures. LIA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à laide doutils dIA.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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