Job Title: Hardware Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer who will engage hands-on and support our hardware (PCB) through production, satellite integration, and flight. This individual will mainly be troubleshooting boards/hardware from concept through production and debugging any issues that come up through the build process. This role will involve collaboration with systems engineering, assembly integration and test, and firmware/software teams. The best candidate will come from a design with the understanding that this role is about 80% troubleshooting of design-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and debug hardware/boards from concept through production.
• Support hardware (PCB) through production, satellite integration, and flight.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, assembly integration and test, and firmware/software teams.
• Work on mixed-signal high-speed board designs.
• Engage in hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving throughout the build process.

Essential Skills

• Schematic capture
• PCB design
• Board design
• Troubleshooting
• Strong board level design experience from concept to production
• Experience debugging, troubleshooting, and bringing up boards
• Experience with mixed-signal high-speed board designs
• Experience with satellite and spacecraft hardware
• Proficiency in Altium
• Hardware design
• Lab experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5-10 years of hardware/electrical engineering experience
• Strong electrical/hardware design engineering
• Extensive hands-on troubleshooting experience

Work Environment

This role involves working closely with hardware throughout its lifecycle, from concept to production. You will collaborate with multiple engineering teams and may work in lab environments. The position offers the potential to turn into a long-term role depending on team fit and future projects in the pipeline.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $85.00

• 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 hybrid position in Palo Alto,CA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 9, 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.

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.

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $70 - $85