Electrical Engineer

Actalent; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Benton Harbor, MI to develop embedded software and firmware across the full SDLC. The engineer will translate requirements into specifications, implement, test, validate, release, and provide production support in an RTOS environment.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field, strong C skills, ability to read datasheets, 1+ year of software experience, and advanced English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Proficiency in C programming.
• Ability to read datasheets and software/hardware documentation.
• Ability to create test setups and independently debug hardware-related issues.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• 1+ years of professional software engineering across the lifecycle (requirements, design, coding, testing, release, support).

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily SDLC activities translating requirements into software functional specs.
• Develop software and firmware primarily in C within an RTOS environment.
• Perform software design, implementation, and unit testing.
• Participate in design reviews and code reviews; provide technical feedback.
• Create, document, and execute unit tests; perform white-box and black-box testing.
• Document software designs and implementations using standard documentation practices.
• Release software for validation and production.
• Contribute across the development lifecycle including design, architecture, implementation, and maintenance.
• Travel internationally on occasion.

Skills

C programming

RTOS

datasheets reading

Test setup creation

English proficiency

Software lifecycle

Cross-functional communication

C++

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Mechatronics

Tools

Python

C#

UML/SysML

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Job Description

This role involves the development of embedded software and firmware throughout the entire software development lifecycle. The engineer will be responsible for translating requirements into functional specifications, implementing, testing, validating, releasing, and providing production support.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily software development lifecycle activities, translating requirements into software functional specifications through product-level testing.
• Develop software and firmware primarily in C within an RTOS environment.
• Perform software design, implementation, and unit testing.
• Participate in design reviews, conduct peer code reviews, and provide technical feedback to team members.
• Create, document, and execute unit tests, as well as white-box and black-box software testing.
• Document software designs and implementations using standard software documentation practices.
• Release software for validation and production.
• Contribute throughout the development lifecycle, including technical design, architecture, implementation, and maintenance.
• Travel internationally on occasion.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in C programming.
• Ability to read datasheets and software and hardware reference documentation.
• Ability to create test setups and independently debug hardware-related issues.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• 1+ years of professional software engineering experience across the software development lifecycle, including requirements specifications, software design guidelines and coding standards, source code control, build systems, software testing, release engineering, and field support.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with at least one scripting language, such as Python or C#.
• Experience with programming languages and modeling tools such as C++, Python, UML, or SysML.
• Experience with object-oriented programming (OOP).
• Proficiency with version-control tools such as Git.
• Ability to work independently within cross-functional engineering teams and communicate technical information effectively.
• Interest in applying new technologies to the development of innovative products and features.
• Collaborative approach and ability to contribute effectively within a team environment.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and develop technical skills.

Work Environment

The work environment is dynamic and involves collaborative efforts within cross-functional engineering teams. The role primarily involves working with embedded systems and the use of RTOS environments. The candidate should be prepared for occasional international travel. The dress code is business casual.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Benton Harbor, MI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $48.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Benton Harbor,MI.

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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