Job Title:
Hardware Engineer Job Description This position is fully onsite and requires candidates to be currently local to the local area. The contract role involves working with a leading aerospace company, focusing on electrical engineering tasks related to the design, analysis, test, and certification of aerospace and avionics systems used in both commercial and military fields. The position is initially approved for 6 months with a likelihood of extension to 1 year, and possibly longer term. Responsibilities Design high-reliability electronic circuits for commercial and military avionics. Define and capture requirements for new hardware designs using enterprise tools such as Jama. Perform preliminary design activities such as hardware architecture and design trade-studies. Conduct detailed design activities including circuit analysis and schematic generation. Provide technical oversight and coordination of circuit card layout. Execute functional test and integration of circuit card prototypes. Design and build integration support equipment. Support electrical qualification testing. Assist manufacturing during early unit builds. Oversee efforts of less experienced electrical designers. Essential Skills Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and 5 years of relevant experience OR a Masters Degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant experience. Digital board design/hardware design. Must be a U.S. Person or Permanent Resident (ITAR). Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with Siemens EDA Xpedition Design and Layout. Digital board design experience with multi-gigabit serial links. Work Environment The position follows a Monday to Friday schedule during normal office hours. The work environment is collaborative and focuses on high-stakes projects in the aerospace sector. Candidates will work onsite in a dynamic and fast-paced setting, utilizing cutting-edge technology to achieve engineering excellence. Our client is mainly considering local/regional talent to the area. If you are able to relocate yourself to Oregon within 2 weeks, please indicate on your resume. #LI-MH3 Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Tualatin, OR. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $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 Tualatin,OR.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 29, 2026. 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. 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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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