Hardware Engineer - In-Flight Entertainment and Communication Systems

Location: Orange County, CA

Company: The world’s leading supplier of In-Flight Entertainment and Communications (IFEC) systems

About Us: Join the forefront of innovation with the world’s leading supplier of IFEC systems. Their cutting-edge technology allows airborne passengers to enjoy live TV, movies, music, interactive games, maps, and much more. They are seeking a talented Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team in Orange County.

Your Mission: As an Electrical Engineer, you will be an integral part of our engineering team, developing the next generation of IFEC systems. Your role will involve the board-level design, testing, and documentation of new, state-of-the-art IFEC products.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Design and develop electronic circuits and PCB assemblies.
• Utilize your knowledge of high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, eDP, USB, DDR4, or equivalents.
• Design DC-DC converters with a strong emphasis on digital design and analysis.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative tests to determine properties, characteristics, and performance of materials, circuits, mechanisms, assemblies, and systems.
• Analyze test data and ensure compliance with specifications and product requirements.
• Verify embedded firmware and higher-level software functionality of the product.
• Apply problem-solving methods to assure compliance with all product requirements.

What You Will Bring to the Table:

• Ability to design against requirements from specifications, oral instructions, or preliminary sketches.
• Lead the analysis and design of electronic circuits, and implement test methods and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to prepare technical reports and documentation.
• Resolve a wide range of design challenges with innovative solutions.

Education and Experience:

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (MS in Electrical Engineering preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in higher mathematics, electronics, and circuit design.
• Hands-on experience with digital or analog simulators.
• Three or more years of experience with:
  • Microprocessor-based designs.
  • High-speed interfaces such as Ethernet, PCIe, or DDR4.
  • Power conversion, specifically DC-DC converters.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a pioneering team that is shaping the future of in-flight entertainment and communication.
• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
• If you are passionate about technology and eager to contribute to the future of in-flight entertainment, we would love to hear from you!

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $70.00/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 Mar 3, 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 : $55 - $70