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Hardware Engineer

Actalent
Pittsburgh, PA Contractor
POSTED ON 10/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/30/2025

Job Title: Hardware Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Hardware Engineer who will play a crucial role in analyzing system specifications and translating them into test requirements. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing test software, troubleshooting printed circuit boards (PCBs), designing cable harnesses, and creating onboard electrical schematics for systems. Additionally, the engineer will serve as the primary technical interface with the Onboard Lead and Work Package Leader throughout the project lifecycle, acting as a technical liaison with the Mechanical group.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze system specifications and decompose them into test requirements.
  • Develop test software and troubleshoot printed circuit boards (PCBs).
  • Design cable harnesses.
  • Create onboard electrical schematics for systems.
  • Serve as the primary technical interface to the Onboard Lead and Work Package Leader.
  • Act as a technical liaison with the Mechanical group.

Essential Skills

  • 5 years of experience as a Hardware Engineer with PCB/electronic schematic development.
  • Proficiency in designing, debugging, and testing PCBs.
  • Experience in identifying and solving hardware issues.
  • Experience in creating electrical schematics for boards.
  • Experience in creating cable harnesses.
  • Experience with integration of cabling with mechanical racks.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to work well with others.
  • Self-motivated with problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Skills

  • Experience with Altium for PCB design.
  • Participation as a team member throughout the requirement, design, implementation, and verification phases of the project lifecycle.

Work Environment

This position offers a hybrid work environment, with the option to work on-site for 2 days and remotely for 3 days. There is potential for this role to transition into a fully remote position.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/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 hybrid position in Pittsburgh,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 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.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $50 - $60

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