Test Engineering Manager

We are looking for a Test Engineering Manager

Job Summary

The Manager of Test Engineering leads the full lifecycle of environmental and functional testing for systems operating in harsh or critical climates, from planning and execution to documentation and reporting. This role emphasizes people leadership (60%) while maintaining strong technical oversight (40%), ensuring testing meets contractual, quality, and budget requirements. The Manager drives multi-program test planning, resource allocation, process ownership, and customer engagement, serving as the primary interface between test engineering, program leadership, and external stakeholders. This position is designed for a candidate with test engineering expertise and proven leadership capability. The Manager fosters a high-performing, inclusive, and forward-looking team culture, developing future leaders and strengthening the technical expertise of individuals who prefer to remain as subject matter experts.

Requirements

· Proven ability to grow people helping future leaders transition into people leadership roles while also strengthening the technical expertise of those who want to remain subject matter experts.

·Solid organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple test programs, priorities, and customer needs without losing focus on quality.

·Comfortable working with customers and program teams, with clear and confident written and verbal communication.

·Hands-on experience in test engineering with working knowledge of MIL-STD-901, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, or similar compliance standards.

· Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, test management tools, and configuration/data management systems.

·Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Core Responsibilities

·Foster an inclusive and cognitively diverse environment where authentic leadership, candid feedback, and constructive debate are encouraged.

·Establish and execute growth plans, mentoring,and succession planning to strengthen both technical depth and leadership capability across the team.

·Translate organizational vision into actionable direction, ensuring test engineering activities align with business goals,contractual requirements, and program needs.

·Partner with engineering, quality, logistics, and program management to deliver comprehensive and integrated test solutions that meet customer and regulatory expectations.

·Ensure adherence to applicable defense and medical device standards, ITAR requirements, safety practices, and ethical business conduct.

·Oversee resource planning, budgets, and vendor relationships to support sustainable operations and future growth.

Education and Experience

B.S./B.A. degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).

·Proven experience leading teams of technical professionals with or closely related to environmental qualification testing

·Experience in highly regulated industries

·Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat; familiarity with SharePoint

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Burnsville, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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 hybrid position in Burnsville,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 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.

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