About this role
Job Title: PCB Designer Placement Type: 6.5 month contract to start possibility of extension based on performance and budget Location Remote - will work EST hours Work Environment This is a fully remote position with working hours aligned to Eastern Standard Time (EST). Top Skills Altium Designer Experience with design and layout of complex, multi-layer PCBs (416+ layers) using Altium Designer, from schematic capture through production release Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled PCB Designer with expert-level proficiency in Altium Designer for a robotics-focused development project. The ideal candidate will have strong experience designing and laying out complex, multi-layer PCBs ranging from 4 to 16+ layers and will work from schematic capture through production release. Responsibilities
- Design and layout complex, multi-layer PCBs using Altium Designer.
- Collaborate with electrical engineers to translate schematics into optimized board layouts.
- Ensure signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal performance in board designs.
- Manage library components and generate output files for production.
Essential Skills
- Expert-level proficiency in Altium Designer with at least 3+ years of continuous experience.
- Strong experience in schematic capture, PCB layout, and library management.
- Ability to design and layout PCBs with 416+ layers.
- Excellent collaboration skills with electrical engineers.
We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification. 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. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k)/Roth
- Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D
- Short and long-term disability
- HSA & DCFSA
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Paid Time off or State Sick Leave
Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $45.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position. 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.