Hardware Electronics Design Engineer (PCB)

Job Title: Hardware Electronics Design Engineer (PCB)

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to lead the architecture, design, and prototyping of embedded electronic systems with a strong focus on PCB and FPC design, sensor systems, power electronics, and firmware integration. You will own the full hardware lifecycle from initial concept through production-ready designs, working in a collaborative, engineering-first environment that values hands-on impact and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Define system architecture and detailed subsystem specifications for embedded electronic products.
• Evaluate and select new technologies, sensors, and electronic components to meet performance, cost, and reliability targets.
• Design sensor interfaces, analog front-end circuits, and data acquisition systems for mixed-signal applications.
• Design and optimize multi-layer PCB and FPC layouts, including mixed-signal and high-speed designs.
• Develop power management and battery systems to ensure efficient and reliable operation.
• Create detailed schematics and ECAD designs using tools such as Altium or Cadence.
• Perform circuit simulations using SPICE-based tools to validate and optimize designs.
• Lead board bring-up activities, including initial power-on, debugging, and hardware validation.
• Develop embedded firmware in C/C++ to support hardware functionality and system integration.
• Implement and tune control algorithms such as PID and other closed-loop control systems.
• Integrate and validate communication protocols including I2C, SPI, UART, USB, and BLE.
• Develop test automation scripts and execute validation plans to verify design performance and reliability.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical engineering teams on FPC integration, stack-up, and packaging constraints.
• Work with electronics manufacturing services (EMS) partners to support manufacturing, DFM optimization, and ramp to production.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design practices, documentation, and lab workflows in an engineering-first culture.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in electrical and PCB design, including end-to-end board design from concept through production.
• Hands-on electronics design experience across analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design.
• Proficiency with ECAD tools such as Altium and Cadence for schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Experience performing circuit simulations using SPICE-based tools (for example PSPICE or similar).
• Strong hands-on hardware skills, including board bring-up, debugging, and validation in a lab environment.
• Ability to design and optimize sensor interfaces, analog front ends, and data acquisition systems.
• Experience designing multi-layer, mixed-signal, and high-speed PCB and FPC layouts.
• Knowledge of power management and battery system design.
• Ability to implement and debug communication interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, and BLE.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take ownership of designs from concept to production.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience developing embedded firmware in C/C++ on platforms such as ARM, RTOS-based systems, or Linux.
• Experience with flexible PCB technologies, including FPC and rigid-flex design and integration.
• Familiarity with implementing control algorithms such as PID and other closed-loop control strategies.
• Experience creating test automation scripts and running validation test plans.
• Comfort collaborating with mechanical engineering teams on packaging, stack-up, and integration constraints.
• Experience working with EMS partners on manufacturing support and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) optimization.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, engineering-first team.

Work Environment

You will work primarily in a lab-based environment, spending five days per week on-site in Redmond, WA. The role involves extensive hands-on work with electronic test equipment, prototypes, and production-intent hardware. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams in a setting that emphasizes practical problem-solving, ownership of designs from concept through production, and a healthy work-life balance.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

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. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k)/Roth

Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D

Short and long-term disability

HSA & DCFSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Company Paid Time off or State Sick Leave

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Redmond, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $180000.00 - $200000.00/yr.

17 vacation days per year 5 sick days per year medical, dental, vision The company does an annual trip that is similar to our contest trip except the company doesn"t cover significant others. However, the employee can fly their significant other in prior to the strip starting or after the trip concludes to extend their stay. They also have a chance to earn a "bonus" based on what they bill to the client

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Redmond,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com 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: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.