Hardware Engineer

Actalent; Frederick (MD); Remote; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in mixed signal electronic design to join their engineering team. This remote role focuses on developing advanced systems for the defense sector, requiring expertise in circuit design and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both analog and digital systems, with a commitment to delivering high-quality, mission-critical hardware solutions.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in mixed signal electronic design.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate mixed signal circuits.
• Lead circuit and system-level design reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product integration.

Skills

Mixed signal electronic design

Analog and digital circuit design

Systems integration

Signal integrity

Power integrity

High-speed digital design principles

Problem-solving

Communication

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Mentor Graphics

AWR

SPICE

MATLAB

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Job Title: Remote Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Sr Electrical Engineer with experience in mixed signal electronic design to join our engineering team in developing cutting-edge systems for the defense sector. This role requires deep technical expertise in analog and digital circuit design, systems integration, and a passion for delivering mission-critical hardware solutions in a fast-paced, high-security environment. Our client provides solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD) and Aerospace markets across various disciplines. The Defense division currently provides products and services across four product lines: Advanced Systems, RF Front Ends, Mixed Signal and Digital Solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate mixed signal circuits, including analog front ends, ADC/DAC interfaces, power management, and digital logic.
• Lead circuit and system-level design reviews and provide technical mentorship to junior engineers.
• Perform simulation, analysis, and verification using tools such as AWR, SPICE, MATLAB, and other industry-standard EDA software, including performing RF chain analysis.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with firmware, software, mechanical, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless product integration.
• Generate detailed design documentation including schematics, BOMs, test plans, and design justifications for compliance and audits.
• Support prototype development, bring-up, and hardware debugging in lab environments.
• Ensure designs meet defense standards for EMI/EMC, thermal, and reliability performance.
• Participate in proposal writing, technical planning, and customer presentations.
  
  

Essential Skills

• 15+ years of experience in mixed signal electronic design, preferably in defense, aerospace, or similar regulated industries.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium, Mentor Graphics).
• Strong knowledge of signal integrity, power integrity, and high-speed digital design principles.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project leadership skills.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, etc.).
• US Citizenship & ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with defense-grade components, environmental qualification (MIL-STD-810), and reliability analysis a plus.
• Familiarity with DoD standards, export control (ITAR/EAR), and secure hardware design practices a plus.
• Knowledge of FPGA/SoC interfaces, embedded systems, or firmware development is a plus.
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment is dynamic and high-security, focused on the defense sector. The position involves working with advanced technologies and equipment, ensuring adherence to defense standards. Collaborative work with cross-functional teams is essential, and the dress code is professional.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $72.11 - $96.15/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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 27, 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 [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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