Sr. Electrical Engineer (Hardware)

Job Description

A leading technology organization is seeking a skilled Hardware Engineer to support mission-critical programs for customers including the U.S. Department of Defense, major defense prime contractors, and large commercial enterprises. This role is essential to the design, development, and testing of advanced hardware systems and components. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in hardware engineering, a detail-oriented mindset, and a collaborative approach to cross-functional development.

Key Responsibilities

Hardware Design & Development

• Design and develop hardware components such as PCBs, circuits, and systems based on project specifications.
• Collaborate with software engineers, electrical engineers, and product managers to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.

Prototyping & Testing

• Build and test hardware prototypes to validate design concepts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

Documentation

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of hardware designs, test procedures, and results.
• Partner with documentation teams to produce user manuals and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with Configuration Management to ensure proper release of all designs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Engage with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive product development.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous product improvement.

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure all hardware designs meet industry, military, and safety standards.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in hardware engineering.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in hardware design, development, and testing.
• Proficiency in PCB design and simulation tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence, SPICE).
• Strong knowledge of analog and digital circuit design.
• Experience with electrical design, signal processing, and tools such as MATLAB and Simulink.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with microprocessors, FPGAs, and embedded systems.
• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (Masters preferred).

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $80.00/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 fully onsite position in Greenville,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 9, 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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