Sr. Hardware Engineer

Description Perform electrical hardware design of printed circuit board assemblies for harsh environment Layer 2 and Layer 3 Industrial Ethernet Switches. Execute hardware verification on new products. Lifecycle support of products from inception to end of life, addressing any field issues that are not managed by the field support personnel. Provide input into Manufacturing processes so product may be successfully manufactured with low overhead. Analyze and interpret new product requirements to ensure design projects meet commercial objectives. Low Voltage Power Supply Design (DC up to 138V), DDR3/DDR4 SDRAM, Analog AND Digital Design Skills pcb design, Embedded, SoC Design, ethernet, analog, DDR3, DDR4, SDRAM, EMC, Schematic, PHY, low voltage power, SoC, fiber optic, DFM, DFT, PCB Layout, Compliance Testing, POE, IEEE, UL Test, FPGA Additional Skills & Qualifications Must Haves BSEE or BSCE 6+ years with both analog AND digital design experience 6+ years low voltage power supply design experience (DC up to 138V) Design for EMC at the schematic level Embedded CPU / microprocessor / SoC design experience Networking design experience (1Gb/10Gb Ethernet, switching, PHYs) DDR3/DDR4 SDRAM and NOR/NAND flash memory design Schematic entry proficiency Nice to Haves Harsh environment design (-40C to +75C) EMC compliance testing on-site (UL, CSA, TUV, FCC) trainable PoE design (IEEE 802.3bt) Programmable logic / FPGA experience Fiber optic interface design PCB layout experience (high speed / EMI) DFM / DFT experience Prior mentoring or lead experience Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Raleigh, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $130000.00/yr. 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. Medical/Dental/Vision, PTO, Unlimited sick time
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Raleigh, NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh,NC. 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.

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