Hardware Engineer

Actalent; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Lead Hardware Engineer in Pittsburgh to design, develop, and troubleshoot complex hardware systems. You will lead a team of engineers, develop system-level architectures, and drive design reviews and integrations throughout the product lifecycle.

The role emphasizes hands-on PCB debugging, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering high-quality hardware solutions in a hybrid work environment two days in the office and three remote per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years of Electrical/Hardware Engineering experience with hardware debugging
• Proven leadership or mentoring experience within hardware teams
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and design documentation

Responsibilities

• Lead design and debugging of hardware systems from concept to production.
• Mentor a team of hardware engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Review schematics and documentation for quality and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware solutions.
• Support testing, validation, and design reviews throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Hardware design

PCB troubleshooting

Team leadership

System-level architecture

Schematic interpretation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCB design tools

Schematic capture tools

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Lead Hardware Engineer to support the design, development, and troubleshooting of complex hardware systems. This role will play a key part in developing system-level hardware architectures, resolving hardware and PCB issues, and providing technical leadership to a team of engineers throughout the product development lifecycle.

Job Title: Hardware Engineer

We are seeking a Lead Hardware Engineer to support the design, development, and troubleshooting of complex hardware systems. This role will play a key part in developing system-level hardware architectures, resolving hardware and PCB issues, and providing technical leadership to a team of engineers throughout the product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support hardware systems from concept through implementation.
• Create and maintain hardware architectures and system-level design documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware-related issues, including PCB-level debugging and root cause analysis.
• Lead and mentor a team of hardware engineers, providing technical guidance and support.
• Review hardware designs, schematics, and technical documentation to ensure quality and compliance with project requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop and integrate hardware solutions.
• Support hardware testing, validation, and verification activities.
• Participate in design reviews and provide recommendations for continuous product improvement.
• Assist with project planning, task prioritization, and technical decision-making.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed on schedule and meet performance and quality expectations.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, or Electronic Design.
• Proven experience designing and troubleshooting hardware systems.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot and debug PCB assemblies and electronic circuits.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating the work of hardware engineering teams.
• Ability to develop hardware architectures and system-level hardware solutions.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings, and design documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with PCB design and schematic capture tools.
• Experience supporting products through development, testing, and production.
• Exposure to embedded hardware, controls, industrial automation, transportation, aerospace, defense, or other electronics-based industries.
• Familiarity with hardware validation and verification processes.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and decision-making skills.

Work Environment

The role operates in a hybrid work environment, with a schedule that typically includes two days in the office and three days working remotely each week. Work involves collaboration with engineering teams, subcontractors, and test personnel, as well as hands-on activities in lab settings and occasional field environments for hardware and system integration testing.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pittsburgh, PA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $72.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Pittsburgh,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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 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.

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 process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.