Sr. Hardware Design Engineer

Actalent; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Bonus & stock options

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer in Morrisville, NC, to craft PCBAs for spectroscopic instruments and collaborate with researchers on Raman, spectroscopy, and OCT solutions. You will work in a fast-paced, small-team setting with opportunities to influence product direction and see your designs transition to production.

The role emphasizes Altium-based schematic design, SPICE validation, board bring-up, and regulatory compliance, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience with Altium or comparable PCB design tool.
• Proficiency in digital and mixed-signal circuit design.
• Experience using oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and similar laboratory tools.
• Experience with revision-control systems such as Git, BitBucket, and Allspice.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain PCB schematics using Altium and generate orderable packages.
• Utilize SPICE and other simulation tools to validate circuit performance before production.
• Lead internal multi-disciplinary reviews to resolve electro-mechanical issues.
• Oversee the bring-up of new boards, including power and timing validation.
• Analyze signal timing and waveforms using oscilloscopes and other lab instruments.
• Collaborate with firmware and FPGA engineers on pin assignment and configuration.
• Work with PCB layout engineers on component placement and routing review.
• Support regulatory testing for standards such as IEC EMC and emissions, and FCC Part 15/18 emissions.
• Recommend components and connectors to meet operational product requirements.
• Assist manufacturing with electrical issues in product assembly and customer RMAs.
• Contribute to other aspects of company development as needed.

Skills

Altium

Digital design

Mixed-signal design

Oscilloscopes

Lab instruments

Tools

Git

Bitbucket

Allspice

Job description

Job Title: Hardware Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly proficient Hardware Design Engineer to join our innovative, close-knit product development group. You will be instrumental in creating next-generation Raman, spectroscopy, and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) solutions. Work alongside leading researchers to revolutionize fields such as healthcare, security, food security, environmental monitoring, and materials development & processing. Your role will involve developing PCBAs for electro-optical sensors, lasers, batteries, and other components common to spectroscopic instruments.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain PCB schematics using Altium and generate orderable packages.
• Utilize SPICE and other simulation tools to validate circuit performance before production.
• Lead internal multi-disciplinary reviews to resolve electro-mechanical issues.
• Oversee the bring-up of new boards, including power and timing validation.
• Analyze signal timing and waveforms using oscilloscopes and other lab instruments.
• Collaborate with firmware and FPGA engineers on pin assignment and configuration.
• Work with PCB layout engineers on component placement and routing review.
• Support regulatory testing for standards such as IEC EMC and emissions, and FCC Part 15/18 emissions.
• Recommend components and connectors to meet operational product requirements.
• Assist manufacturing with electrical issues in product assembly and customer RMAs.
• Contribute to other aspects of company development as needed.

Essential Skills

• At least five years of experience with Altium or comparable PCB design tool.
• Proficiency in digital and mixed-signal circuit design.
• Experience using oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and similar laboratory tools.
• Experience with revision-control systems such as Git, BitBucket, and Allspice.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with soldering, board inspection, and rework.
• Familiarity with firmware or scripting tools such as Python.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Work Environment

The position is on-site in Morrisville, North Carolina (Raleigh/Durham’s Research Triangle). Occasional domestic and international travel may be required. Enjoy a fast-paced development environment with a positive collaborative atmosphere. The company offers flexibility in your schedule, profit-sharing, and opportunities for career development. Benefit from a small company culture with minimal red tape, backed by the stability of a large multinational instrumentation company.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Morrisville, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $170000.00/yr.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Bonus & stock options

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Morrisville,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 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.