Electrical Engineer

Actalent • Halethorpe, MD • 5h ago

Job Title: Electrical Engineer - Laser & Medical Devices (Contract)Overview

The Systems Engineer will support the design, integration, testing, and validation of laser-based systems used in medical device applications. This role focuses on final system integration, controls software, hardware troubleshooting, and documentation to support customer-site installation and regulatory compliance. The position is fully onsite and contract-based.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain laser-based systems for medical device applications.

Lead system integration and final completion of hardware and embedded software to meet customer safety and performance requirements.

Develop proto@types and process improvements with a focus on transitioning designs to production.

Analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize existing hardware configurations.

Learn and apply G-Code and DMC software for motion control and automation systems.

Perform system-level testing, validation, and optimization prior to customer deployment.

Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, including system requirements, design specifications, test readiness reviews (TRRs), and acceptance testing reports.

Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, FDA software validation, and IEC 62304 medical device software lifecycle standards.

Stay current with relevant technologies and make recommendations for future system enhancements.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sensors, actuators, embedded firmware, and communication interfaces.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of systems engineering experience in medical devices or other regulated industries.

Hands-on experience with embedded systems development (C/C++ and Python).

Technical Skills:

PCB design and hardware integration.

Experience with microcontrollers, RTOS, and communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C).

Strong understanding of regulated development environments and design controls.

Work Environment

Fully onsite, 5 days per week.

Work closely with the R&D Engineering team, including direct collaboration with leadership.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Halethorpe, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $58.00/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 Halethorpe,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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.

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