• Hardware Design Engineer

    Actalent (Fort Walton Beach, FL)


    Hardware Engineer

    Job Description

    As a Hardware Engineer, you will design, develop, integrate, and test hardware and electronic components, ensuring their successful application and integration with engineering and scientific requirements. You will be responsible for applying appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle, supporting hardware systems from the board level to the system level. Additionally, you will create documentation and potentially present status updates on programs both internally and to clients.

    Responsibilities

    + Lead and perform detailed design of test control apparatus and equipment.

    + Develop schematics and drawings to support fabrication with CAD tools such as schematic capture, timing simulation, and place and route tools.

    + Lead research, design, development, and testing of electronic components, products, and systems.

    + Qualify and test developed hardware, test plans, procedures, and test systems.

    + Act as Project Engineer for assigned tasks, which includes researching and organizing system specifications to ensure compliance with requirements, developing design review material, presenting at formal meetings, and managing all aspects of the design and development process.

    + Consult with software engineers for hardware and software integration.

    + Ensure all designs are completed on schedule, under budget, and sustain manufacturing reliability.

    + Perform digital circuit design utilizing programmable logic such as FPGAs.

    + Must be at the assigned worksite during assigned hours 100% of the time, except for PTO and FML/STD/LTD.

    Essential Skills

    + 10+ years of relevant experience in electrical and fpga engineering

    + Expertise in hardware and electronics design, circuit design ( analog, digital, mixed signal)

    + Experience with schematic capture

    + Experienced in FPGA architectures and VHDL

    + Experience running engineering projects

    + Proficient in electronics manufacturing

    + Knowledgeable working in Allegro, Autodesk or similar tools

    + RF knolwedge is preferred

    Work Environment

    The position is based in a manufacturing, R&D, and office setting located in Ft Walton Beach, FL. It requires a presence at the worksite during assigned hours.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/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 Fort Walton Beach,FL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 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.