Senior Hardware Engineer

Job Title: Hardware Engineer

Job Description

As a Hardware Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and validating electronic hardware.

Key Responsibilities:

•Lead the design and development of analog circuits, electrical systems, ensuring they meet safety and performance standards.

•Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate electrical components across platforms, ensuring optimal functionality.

•Oversee the analysis, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical systems to enhance performance and reliability.

•Develop and implement control algorithms and systems tailored to specific operational needs.

•Coordinate with external partners and suppliers to source high-quality electrical components that align with project goals.

•Provide mentorship and guidance in electrical engineering principles to junior engineers and the broader project team.

•Draft comprehensive technical documentation, ensuring clear communication and adherence to project parameters.

•Stay updated on industry advancements, particularly in electrical engineering and related technologies.

Qualification Criteria:

•Bachelor’s/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

•At least 5 years of electrical engineering experience

•Deep expertise in electrical system architecture and design, power electronics, analog/digital circuits, and control systems.

•Proven track record in leading and managing diverse electrical projects.

•Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

•Analog/Digital Circuit Design - Design and validate analog front-end circuits and mixed signal interfaces for integrating sensors, control loops, and microcontroller subsystems

•Filter Design - Select and characterize filter topologies (low-pass, band-pass, notch, etc.) to meet system-level requirements for noise rejection and bandwidth requirements

•Lead PCB design from schematic capture through board layout, with emphasis on low-noise analog and mixed-signal designs

•Ability to test and troubleshoot designs - basic laboratory/development skills (oscilloscopes, function generators, etc.)

Desirable Qualifications

•Proficiency in Altium, SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, and other modeling/simulation tools.

•Desired languages Python, C/C

•Proficient in Microcontrollers (SPI, I2C, UART, DAQ)

•Hands-on experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).

•Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

•Familiarity with the latest safety standards and regulations in electrical engineering.

•Excellent communication abilities and a talent for collaborative teamwork.

•Detail-oriented, ensuring project quality and timeliness.

•Familiarity with Directed Energy and Space Domain Awareness technologies.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gilbert, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $160000.00 - $185000.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Gilbert,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 10, 2026.

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 : $160,000 - $185,000