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Hardware Engineer

Actalent
Santa, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 12/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2026

Job Title: Hardware Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer to design and develop gas detection electronic devices using electrical engineering principles. The successful candidate will collaborate with software and firmware teams to ensure seamless connectivity with the hardware.

Responsibilities

  • Design hardware for gas detection electronic devices.
  • Utilize electrical engineering principles in hardware development.
  • Collaborate with software and firmware teams for hardware connectivity.
  • Perform testing, debugging, and validation of hardware.
  • Design circuits, including both digital and analog circuits.
  • Utilize microcontrollers effectively.

Essential Skills

  • 10 years of experience in hardware engineering or electrical engineering.
  • Proficiency in PCB design.
  • Strong understanding of digital and analog circuits.
  • Experience in hardware testing and validation.
  • Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Qualifications in hardware or electrical engineering.
  • Knowledge of FPGA and microcontrollers.

Work Environment

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Fe, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/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 onsite position in Santa Fe,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 17, 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 : $55 - $65

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