Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. We're looking for a Software Test Automation Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and improving product quality through smart, scalable testing solutions. In this role, you'll develop automated test frameworks, validate software and system performance, and work closely with hardware and software engineering teams to deliver highly reliable products. This is an opportunity to work on sophisticated hardware/software systems where you'll have a direct impact on product quality, release confidence, and engineering efficiency. What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and tools
• Create test strategies that improve software quality and release confidence
• Verify and validate software functionality, performance, and reliability
• Collaborate with software, systems, and hardware engineers throughout the development lifecycle
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across integrated hardware and software environments
• Help drive best practices for automation, test coverage, and quality engineering What We're Looking For
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in software testing, quality engineering, software development, or a related discipline
• Experience building automated test frameworks or automation tools
• Programming experience in Python, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or similar languages
• Strong understanding of software verification and validation methodologies
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing environments
• Ability to test and debug integrated hardware/software systems Bonus Points For
• Embedded software testing experience
• Experience with scientific instrumentation, industrial equipment, or complex engineered systems
• Familiarity with regulated development environments
• Hardware interface or instrumentation testing experience
• Experience mentoring others or leading test automation initiatives Why This Role?
• Work on challenging, real-world engineering problems
• Influence product quality from development through release
• Partner with talented multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Build automation solutions that scale across products and programs
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge hardware and software technologies Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Orlando, FL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $45.00
• $52.

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. 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 Orlando,FL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 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 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 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.