• Electrical Engineer

    Actalent (North Reading, MA)


    Exciting Robotics Electrical Engineer Opportunity Supporting High Speed Digital Design!!

    Job Description

    We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer with over 5 years of experience to join a dynamic robotics hardware development team. The role focuses on high-speed digital design, System on Chip (SoC) integration, and imaging/sensor electronics. Candidates must be proficient in PCB design, including schematic capture and layout, and experienced with Cadence Allegro/OrCAD. Comfort working in a hands-on lab environment is essential.

    Responsibilities

    + Design and maintain high-speed digital circuits such as SoCs, SOMs, DDR/LPDDR, PCIe, Ethernet, and MIPI.

    + Perform schematic capture, PCB layout, and end-of-life component replacements.

    + Integrate sensor electronics including cameras, Time of Flight (ToF), LiDAR, radar, and infrared sensors.

    + Conduct signal integrity simulations, lab testing, troubleshooting, and compliance validation.

    + Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, optical, and compliance teams across the full product lifecycle.

    + Work with domestic and international contract manufacturers to resolve design and production issues.

    + Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Excellence (DFX) practices early in development.

    + Create and maintain technical documentation such as specifications, test plans, Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and compliance reports.

    + Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of engineering excellence.

    + Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and a bias for action in a fast-paced environment.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

    + Over 5 years of professional electrical design experience.

    + Proficiency with Cadence Allegro/OrCAD (other design tools work too) for schematic capture and PCB layout.

    + Proven experience with SoC and high-speed digital board design including DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, and MIPI.

    + Hands-on experience with sensor integration such as cameras, ToF, LiDAR, radar, and IR.

    + Strong lab skills in debugging, testing, and compliance validation.

    + Ability to thrive in a cross-functional, fast-paced engineering environment.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

    + Familiarity with regulatory compliance processes for electronic hardware.

    + Experience with sustaining engineering and component lifecycle management.

    + Experience collaborating with contract manufacturers.

    + Strong communication, documentation, and leadership skills.

    + Proven record of navigating ambiguous requirements and delivering results in agile environments.

    Work Environment

    The position involves working in a collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment. The role requires hands-on lab work and offers opportunities to engage with domestic and international contract manufacturers. The fast-paced setting demands a proactive approach and a commitment to engineering excellence.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is position is based out of North Reading, Massachusetts.

     

    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

    • Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    .Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $155000.00 - $185000.00/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 North Reading,MA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 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.