Principal Electrical Engineer

Actalent • Santa Clara, CA • 1h ago

Job Title: Principal Electrical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer with strong digital design capabilities and foundational analog experience. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in embedded system development, schematic and PCB design, and system-level troubleshooting. This role focuses on hardware and low-level embedded development.

Responsibilities

Engage in digital design and embedded system development.

Perform schematic and PCB design, ensuring functionality and efficiency.

Conduct system-level troubleshooting down to the component level.

Utilize schematic design tools and instruments such as logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.

Run design reviews and produce concepts to proto@types.

Test board functionality and ensure communication and interface operations are working.

Build upon previous designs depending on years of experience.

Participate in low-level embedded development and embedded C programming.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in digital design and embedded system work.

Experience in PCB design and schematic design tools.

Ability to troubleshoot systems down to the component level.

Familiarity with logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and Altium Designer.

Experience in running design reviews and producing concepts to proto@types.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in the medical device industry is a plus but not required.

Work Environment

The work environment is on-site in Santa Clara, Monday to Friday, in a state-of-the-art facility, contributing to innovative electronic product development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Clara, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $90.00/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 Santa Clara,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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