PCB Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electro-optical systems for NASA and DoD projects.
• Handle circuit board development and firmware (FPGA & CPU) creation.
• Participate in board and system-level integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Engage in multiple concurrent projects, balancing short-term and long-term objectives.
• Collaborate with team members and leadership to ensure project success.

Essential Skills

• 3-8 years of applicable work experience in electrical engineering.
• Proficient in circuit board design, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with field tests and experiments.
• Familiarity with electrical lab equipment as part of embedded system development.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with FPGA/CPLD design, simulation, and troubleshooting.
• Embedded CPU/Microcontroller firmware development expertise.
• Experience with LIDAR systems.
• Knowledge of PCB design using Altium.

Work Environment

With over 30 years of experience developing advanced fiber and bulk solid-state laser and lidar systems, we are a globally recognized leader and pioneer in our field. Our 50,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility includes 34 Class IV laser firing labs, electronics labs, wet labs, optical receiver labs, chemical labs, and a NASA-certified in-house printed circuit board assembly lab. The work environment is creative and relaxed, promoting professional challenge and personal growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Herndon, VA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/hr.

Requirements

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)

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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