Hardware Engineer

Job Title: ENTRY LEVEL ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Job Description

We are seeking an energetic and highly motivated individual with excellent engineering skills for a challenging and rewarding position designing single board computers for embedded electronics applications. The successful candidate should possess a strong working knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, embedded system architecture, schematic capture with PCB CAD tools, FPGA and CPLD logic design, and should be eager to learn about new technologies in the world of embedded electronics.

Responsibilities

Design, verify, and document systems and components for rugged handheld electronics from concept through production.

Capture customer requirements and define hardware solutions, as well as test and verification plans to meet customer specifications.

Utilize CAD tools for schematic capture and perform timing and signal integrity simulation.

Create net rules and routing constraints and collaborate with placement and layout engineers to develop PCB fabrication files.

Design and simulate digital logic for programmable logic devices (FPGA, CPLD) using vendor supplied software tools.

Evaluate, select, and create models for electronic components to satisfy project requirements.

Test and validate developed hardware and participate in production testing, safety, EMC, and MIL-Spec certification.

Interface with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, software, systems, supply chain, and sales, to manage electronic design and manufacturing tradeoffs.

Essential Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.

Minimum of 1 year in related electronic circuit design experience.

Experience with PCB CAD tools.

Familiarity with a variety of test bench equipment.

Strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Eligibility to work on ITAR projects (US person).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Technical writing skills.

Experience with microcontrollers, Xpedition, Altium, FPGA, and ARM Microprocessors.

Work Environment

The Rockville office hosts a close-knit group of approximately 30 engineers specializing in hardware, software, and mechanical domains. The work environment offers a family feel and opportunities to explore various applications and challenges. The company is in a growth phase with numerous opportunities, especially for early-stage engineers. The work is multifaceted and supported by a global organization with ample resources.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $40.86/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 Rockville,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 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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