• Principal Electrical Engineer

    Actalent (Santa Clara, CA)


    Job Title: Principal Electrical Engineer

    Job Description

    We are seeking a skilled Hardware Engineer with strong design capabilities and foundational analog experience. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in embedded system development, schematic and PCB design, and system-level troubleshooting.

    Responsibilities

    + Develop and design systems with a focus on digital design and foundational analog integration.

    + Create schematic designs and PCB layouts using schematic design tools.

    + Conduct system-level troubleshooting and resolve issues down to the component level.

    + Utilize logic analyzers and oscilloscopes for analysis and testing.

    + Engage in design reviews and contribute to the development from concept to prototype.

    + Enhance and build upon previous designs, depending on experience with FPGA and embedded C.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficient in electrical engineering and electrical design.

    + Knowledge of digital circuits and digital design, particularly with STM32 microcontrollers.

    + Skilled in troubleshooting and prototype development.

    + Familiarity with Altium Designer and schematic design tools.

    + Ability to troubleshoot systems to the component level and conduct design reviews.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience in medical device development is a nice-to-have but not required.

    Work Environment

    The position is based in Santa Clara and requires on-site work from Monday to Friday with flexible start times between 7am and 9am based on business needs. The role involves an 8-hour shift in a state-of-the-art facility.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Santa Clara, California.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $69.00 - $79.00/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 Santa Clara,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 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.