Hardware Engineer

Electrical & Embedded Systems Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical & Embedded Systems Engineer to design, develop, and support advanced embedded electronics and real-time systems. This role combines hardware design, embedded firmware development, power electronics, and system-level troubleshooting for portable and handheld instrumentation products.

Key Responsibilities

- 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.

Required Qualifications

- 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.

Preferred Qualifications

- 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.
Job Type & Location
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
This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026. 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 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.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or
adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,
please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the
city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law
shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,
including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications
and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you
acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.