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# Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** Actalent
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Salary:** $114,400.0 - $130,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, C (Programming Language), Altium Designer, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Embedded Software, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Github, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Microsoft Visual Studio, Schematic Capture, Simulink, PIC Microcontroller, Real Time Systems, Pspice, Software Troubleshooting, Pcb Layout
- **Published:** September 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/6707E509C6B748EEB8AB12633D0156B8/job/

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

* 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.


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