Description:

Our team is seeking an electrical engineer to support pathfinding prototyping on new/improved inputs and feedback mechanisms for next generation VR devices.

You will support design, assembly, and test of electro-mechanical prototypes, and perform first-order technical integration feasibility analysis. You will work cross-functionally with teams that will dynamically change depending on the problem and potentially include mechanical, optical, firmware, software, and research experts.

Job Responsibilities:

• Circuit Simulation & Design

• Prototype Fabrication & Assembly

• Prototype Testing/Characterization/Debugging

• Support Prototype Integration into VR Software Experiences

• Communicate findings/learnings to broader team

• Estimate time and cost to complete projects.

• Work autonomously and take initiative to manage individual and team priorities

Skills:

• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.

• Team player and detail oriented, with cross-functional collaboration experience.

• Experience with schematic and board design using Cadence OrCAD, Altium or equivalent

• Experience with standard electronics test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, VNAs, high speed digital test equipment, logic analyzers, function generators, etc.)

• Strong documentation & communication skills

• Basic understanding of various communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, etc.)

• Experience with electronics debugging, root cause analysis, and problem solving.

• Ability to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.

• Previous experience with computer applications and design software related to the engineering field.

Skills:

• Circuit simulation
• Schematic design
• Troubleshooting

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

- Experience with FW would be nice, basic FW coding. Embedded systems always include some component of FW coding. Arduino, or simple coding environments.

- Python; data visualization and device control.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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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