Senior Hardware Design Engineer

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Senior Electrical Engineer (Hardware Design) Job Description As a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in hardware design, you will play an integral role in the design and development of custom electronics, bringing advanced metal 3D printing factory systems to life. You will address challenging problems in high-performance computing, high-speed communications, embedded hardware, motion control, and autonomous robotics. Embracing a first principles approach, you will tackle new areas within electrical engineering, collaborating effectively across disciplines. Responsibilities Rapidly design, develop, and test highly reliable electronics for metal printing. Drive electrical architecture, product requirements, and component selection. Conduct analysis, schematic capture, prototyping, bring-up, debugging, documentation, product management, productization, manufacturing, and testing. Challenge assumptions and learn new design approaches. Hands-on debugging using laboratory test equipment, custom instrumentation, and testing setups. Model and simulate circuit designs for analysis and performance. Essential Skills Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a similar discipline. 8+ years of professional experience designing and delivering complex electrical hardware. Broad experience in electrical engineering fundamentals with a first-principles problem-solving approach. Experience in designing, developing, and testing both analog and digital circuits. Additional Skills & Qualifications Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in electrical engineering. 8+ years of electronic product experience from concept through production, emphasizing full life cycle development. Familiarity with industrial automation technologies and robotics. Working knowledge of data acquisition systems. Experience with sensors, embedded microcontroller design, firmware, and FPGA hardware and software development. Experience with high-speed data acquisition systems, high-accuracy motion systems, high-speed scanning systems, optomechanical assemblies, and complex electromechanical systems. Work Environment The work environment is characterized by a start-up mentality, requiring a fast-paced, rigorous, trial-and-error approach with rapid prototyping and innovation. The open floor plan ensures collaboration, and there is an on-site electrical lab for designing and testing. Private equity in the company is included as part of the benefits package. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Hawthorne, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $200000.00/yr. Significant stock option packages 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options) Life insurance Traditional and Roth 401(k) Relocation assistance provided Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Hawthorne,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 23, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.