Hardware Engineer

• Design and develop embedded and real-time systems using C, C++, Python, and MATLAB.
• Apply electrical engineering principles across analog, digital, power electronics, and embedded firmware domains.
• Design and support low-power electronic systems for portable and handheld devices, including wired and wireless connectivity solutions.
• Lead and contribute to electronics architecture, design, and product development activities, including:
• Schematic capture
• PCB layout and design reviews
• Board bring-up and validation
• Product release support
• Collaborate with local and remote PCB designers to establish layout requirements and design constraints, including:
• Board stack-up definition
• Component placement
• Grounding strategies
• Power distribution and routing
• High-speed signal routing
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Develop, test, and troubleshoot embedded firmware and real-time control systems.
• Utilize modern development tools and processes, including GitHub, Jira, and Visual Studio.
• Create and analyze power converter and control system simulations using MATLAB, Simulink, and PSpice.
• Investigate and resolve electrical, firmware, and system-level issues using structured root-cause analysis methodologies.
• Support cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in electrical and embedded systems design.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, Python, and MATLAB.
• Experience with:
• Embedded firmware development
• Microcontrollers and real-time systems
• Analog and digital circuit design
• PCB design and layout
• Power electronics and power conversion systems
• Hardware bring-up and validation
• Proficiency with Altium Designer or comparable PCB design tools.
• Experience using engineering collaboration and development tools such as GitHub, Jira, and Visual Studio.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills., * Experience with FPGA design and integration.
• Knowledge of wireless communication technologies.
• Experience developing low-power, battery-operated electronic products.
• Familiarity with manufacturing support, DFM principles, and product commercialization.

This is a Permanent position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $62.50/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

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.