• Firmware Engineer

    Actalent (Minneapolis, MN)


    Job Title: Firmware Engineer Job Description

     

    The Intermediate Electrical Engineer will play a pivotal role in driving innovative product development and engineering tasks, with a focus on both new product initiatives and cost reduction strategies. Responsibilities include producing conceptual designs, conducting analyses to ensure compliance with applicable standards, and guiding prototype development. Additionally, this position involves managing project schedules, leading small new product development projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to address customer needs and market trends. The Engineer will continuously enhance product support activities, leveraging expertise in electrical hardware and software engineering.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform embedded firmware and software engineering tasks in the development of new products and cost reduction.

    + Participate in the development of product specifications.

    + Produce conceptual designs and guide the development process to create practical designs.

    + Understand detailed circuit and hardware drawings and software code.

    + Identify applicable standards and provide analysis of design to meet these standards.

    + Conduct code reviews using engineering analysis tools and techniques.

    + Review instruction manuals and product literature.

    + Define and lead prototype development, lab, and field tests.

    + Work with manufacturing on process development.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer or software engineering, computer science, or an equivalent field.

    + 3+ years of experience in new product development with demonstrated success producing innovative and successful products.

    + Excellent oral and written communication skills.

    + Strong engineering and technical aptitude.

    + Ability to recognize customer product needs and trends in the marketplace that affect product requirements.

    + Experience with embedded Linux, C/C++, and object-oriented programming (Java/Python/C#).

    Work Environment

    The work environment involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to address customer needs and market trends. The Intermediate Electrical Engineer will also work closely with manufacturing teams to develop processes. The role requires a blend of electrical hardware and software engineering skills to enhance product support activities.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/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 onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.