Job Title: Electrical EngineerJob DescriptionThe Electrical Engineer will work on-site to support firmware and software development for electronic products, acting as a key liaison between an offshore development team and the local engineering team. This role focuses on printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) troubleshooting, firmware and software testing, and the creation of high-quality design documentation using Altium. The engineer will contribute to innovative electronic solutions in areas such as UV measurement and disinfection, while ensuring that all work meets ISO 9001-based quality standards.Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary communication bridge between the offshore team and the local team to keep firmware and software development aligned and on schedule.
- Troubleshoot printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) with some supervision, identifying and resolving hardware and firmware-related issues.
- Perform firmware and software testing with some supervision, ensuring that new and updated code functions correctly on target hardware.
- Upload and update PCBA firmware to microprocessors, verifying proper operation after programming.
- Follow established test protocols to validate firmware, hardware, and system performance.
- Collaborate directly with the offshore team to develop, refine, and document testing protocols for firmware and hardware.
- Use Altium to create electronic parts and libraries that support ongoing and new product designs.
- Create complete PCBA packages in Altium, including all required files and documentation for contract manufacturing.
- Follow ISO 9001-based quality standards for documentation, design, and product development activities.
- Take ownership of electrical engineering project needs, proactively driving tasks to completion and resolving issues as they arise.
- Maintain and update firmware version libraries, ensuring proper version control and traceability.
- Repair and modify PCBAs as needed to support development, testing, and production activities.
- Apply knowledge of analog circuit design, including operational amplifiers, transistors, and A/D conversion, to support product development and troubleshooting.
- Apply knowledge of digital circuit design, including microprocessors (with emphasis on TI devices) and memory allocation, to support design and debugging.
- Work with low-level optical signals from photodiodes and apply digital filtering techniques to improve data fidelity.
- Develop and execute test protocols for both firmware and hardware, documenting results and recommending improvements.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency with Altium for creating parts, libraries, and complete PCBA design packages for contract manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs).
- Experience repairing and modifying PCBAs to support development and production.
- Firmware and software experience, including working with microprocessors and C++.
- Ability to upload and update firmware on microprocessors and verify correct operation.
- Experience with analog circuit design, including operational amplifiers, transistors, and A/D converters.
- Experience with digital circuit design, including microprocessors (specifically TI devices) and memory allocation.
- Experience with low-level optical signal (photodiode) collection and application of digital filtering to improve data fidelity.
- Ability to develop and execute test protocols for firmware and hardware.
- Ability to maintain and update firmware version libraries and manage version control.
- Ability to follow ISO 9001-based quality standards for documentation and product development.
- Strong sense of ownership and initiative, with a go-getter attitude toward electrical engineering project needs.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience collaborating with offshore engineering teams on firmware and software development.
- Experience documenting testing protocols and procedures in a clear and structured manner.
- Familiarity with electronic equipment used in applications such as UV measurement and disinfection.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams including design engineers, manufacturing engineers, technical specialists, program managers, buyers, and support staff.
- Strong communication skills to effectively coordinate between local and remote teams.
- Detail-oriented approach to documentation, testing, and version control.
Work EnvironmentThis is a fully on-site position requiring presence at the facility five days per week. The role follows a 9/80 schedule, with 9-hour workdays and every other Friday off. The engineer will work in a professional engineering and manufacturing environment alongside design and manufacturing engineers, technical specialists, program managers, buyers, and support staff. Daily work will involve using Altium and other engineering tools to design and document PCBAs, performing hands-on troubleshooting and repair of electronic assemblies, and executing firmware and hardware tests in a lab setting. The environment emphasizes quality, innovation, and collaboration, with processes aligned to ISO 9001-based requirements. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Leesburg, VA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Leesburg, VA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Leesburg,VA.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.
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