Job Title: Electrical Engineer (Remote Consultant)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team as a full-time consultant on a 6- to 12-month project. This remote position is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to serve as the Lead Engineer responsible for integrating cellular and telephony capabilities into a product in the medical products industry. You will investigate the current non-cellular design and drive the transformation of the product to enable reliable emergency communications. You will lead all aspects of electrical and embedded design—from gathering requirements and creating specifications to designing, testing, and verifying the final solution. You will have support from a dedicated mechanical design team, and you will own the technical direction and execution of all electrical engineering tasks.

Responsibilities

• Investigate the current product, which lacks cellular and telephony capabilities, and define strategies for integrating these features to enhance its emergency call functionality in the medical arena.
• Lead the requirements gathering process and develop detailed technical specifications for electrical hardware and embedded systems.
• Oversee the complete design and development lifecycle, including prototyping, testing, and verification of the new cellular and telephony features.
• Ensure the redesigned product meets all relevant regulatory standards and obtains necessary certifications for the European market, particularly as it relates to medical devices.
• Act as the Lead Engineer on the project, coordinating with a mechanical design team and other cross-functional groups to ensure seamless integration of new capabilities.
• Stay current with advancements in cellular communications, RF engineering, embedded systems, and telephony protocols to apply best practices and innovative solutions.
• Manage the project remotely, ensuring effective communication, progress tracking, and collaboration with stakeholders.

Essential Skills

• Hardware design
• Electrical engineering
• Firmware
• Telephony
• Compliance
• Demonstrated expertise in integrating cellular connectivity and telephony solutions
• Familiarity with the regulatory and certification requirements for medical devices and electronic products in Europe
• Experience leading projects from initial concept through to production, including requirements gathering, specification development, design, testing, and certification

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Proven experience in electrical hardware and embedded software design
• Ability to independently drive a project while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams

Work Environment

This is a remote consulting position. You will manage the project remotely, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders. You will have support from a dedicated mechanical design team and will own the technical direction and execution of all electrical engineering tasks. The role demands effective communication, progress tracking, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the seamless integration of new capabilities.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $100.00/hr.

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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 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 : $75 - $100