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Principal Software Engineer - Architect (Onsite)
RTX
United States
Experience with Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC software development, real-time embedded systems, and EO/IR algorithm integration.
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Firmware Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
Resideo
Aurora, IL
Are you interested in a career in Firmware development and contributing to a variety of embedded products? As a Firmware Engineer Intern, you'll participate in all phases of the software…
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Semiconductor Systems Engineer
Bright Vision Technologies
Remote, United States
Bright Vision Technologies is seeking a highly experienced Semiconductor Software Engineer with 10+ years of industry experience to design, develop, and optimize software, firmware, and…
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Staff Engineer, Systems Engineering
Automated Logic Corporation
Bloomington, MN
- $96,000 to $192,000 USD / year
10+ years of embedded software development and platform architecture experience.
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Software Engineer
Medix Staffing Solutions
Valencia, CA
- $70 to $90 USD / hour
Our client is seeking a strong Python Software Engineer with a solid background in engineering mathematics and numerical methods to join their Feasibility Engineering team. In this role,…
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Embedded Software Design Review Engineer
Ford
Dearborn, MI · Dearborn
Ford Product Development seeks experienced software engineers to strengthen vehicle-embedded software quality through rigorous design and code reviews. The Embedded Software Technical…
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Embedded Software Design Review Engineer
Ford Global
Dearborn, MI
Ford Product Development seeks experienced software engineers to strengthen vehicle-embedded software quality through rigorous design and code reviews. The Embedded Software Technical…
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Senior RF Communications Engineer
Secmation
Huntsville, AL
- $140,000 to $225,000 USD / year
Software Defined Radio solutions, including software, embedded processing, and integration with firmware-based radio platforms and secure embedded communications systems.
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Senior Embedded (Firmware) Engineer
Zurn Water, LLC
Vernon Hills, IL
The Senior Embedded (Firmware) Engineer is responsible for leading and supporting all engineering efforts related to embedded systems software throughout the product lifecycle. This…
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Hardware Design Engineer
Actalent
Bethesda, MD
…applications and ruggedized environments. The Hardware Design Engineer takes ownership of the full hardware lifecycle, from concept and design through development, system integration,…
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Firmware Test Engineer
Actalent
Solon, OH
- $35 to $40 USD / hour
Work EnvironmentThe Firmware Test Engineer works in a technical, engineering-focused environment that centers on embedded systems and automated testing. You will use a combination of test…
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Principal Network Development Engineer
Oracle
Nashville, TN
As a Principal Network Development Engineer, you will help lead the migration of Federal customers to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). This role requires deep network architecture…
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Software Engineer – Emulation and Automated Test
Intuitive
Sunnyvale, CA
The Multiport Software Group within Intuitive has an immediate opening for a Software Engineer to support automated test and the internal da Vinci emulator. You will be on the team…
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Software Engineer
Actalent
Schaumburg, IL
- $55 to $70 USD / hour
Experience in embedded firmware development, focusing on low-level microcontroller and driver development rather than application-level software.
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Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Systems/Firmware, Pixel Display
Google
Mountain View, CA
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Staff Security Engineer, Silicon Software
Google
Mountain View, CA
Experience with embedded software, device drivers, kernels, or firmware.
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Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Pixel Interfaces
Google
Mountain View, CA
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Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Systems/Firmware, XR
Google
San Jose, CA
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Staff Software Engineer, XR Ecosystem, AR/VR Multimedia and Datacommunication
Google
San Jose, CA · San Diego, CA
Knowledge of embedded development and MCU RTOS systems.
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Digital Design Engineer
Pole/Zero LLC
West Chester, OH
Experience in embedded firmware development using C/C++ & Assembly language for microcontrollers.
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Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Systems, Firmware, Android XR
Google
Kirkland, WA
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Staff Software Engineer, Persistent Disk
Google
Sunnyvale, CA
8 years of experience in software development.
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Embedded Software Engineer
Bright Vision Technologies
Remote, United States
- $130,000 to $195,000 USD / year
We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize firmware and embedded software for next-generation connected devices, industrial automation…
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Sr. Controls Engineer
NLIGHT Inc
Longmont, CO
- $31,533 USD / year
As a handson technical subject matter expert, the Sr. Controls Engineer collaborates with mission modeling, software, firmware, and hardware teams to translate systemlevel requirements into…
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Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer, Development (Sign On Bonus Available)
BAE Systems
Nashua, NH
If you are an individual who thrives in Agile hardware development environments, then we are interested in hearing from you! This exciting role spans the full product lifecycle - business…

Actalent

Hardware Design Engineer

Bethesda, MD, United States

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $50.00 - $75.00/hr.

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Pay: Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $50.00 - $75.00/hr.
Experience: Approximately 310 years of relevant hardware design or electrical engineering experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

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Job Title: Hardware Design EngineerJob DescriptionThis role focuses on designing highreliability, microprocessordriven digital and mixedsignal printed circuit boards for demanding defense applications and ruggedized environments. The Hardware Design Engineer takes ownership of the full hardware lifecycle, from concept and design through development, system integration, environmental testing, and final hardware delivery. The position involves advanced electronics design that integrates analog and digital components, microprocessors, microcontrollers, and FPGAs, with the opportunity to perform embedded programming and troubleshooting as needed. You will work as part of a small, highreliability engineering team and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.Responsibilities

Design highreliability digital and mixedsignal circuit boards for defense and ruggedized applications, with a focus on microprocessor and microcontrollerdriven systems.
Own the full hardware lifecycle, including requirements review, architecture, schematic capture, PCB design, integration, test, and support through final hardware delivery.
Implement advanced mixedsignal electronics designs that integrate analog and digital components, microprocessors, microcontrollers, and FPGAs on complex boards.
Create and maintain schematics and PCB layouts using industrystandard CAD tools, ensuring manufacturability, reliability, and compliance with applicable standards.
Develop hardware for highreliability environments such as defense, aerospace, aviation, automotive, and medical device applications, applying appropriate design practices.
Participate in hardware development reviews, perform design verification, and support systemlevel integration and test activities.
Follow hardware through system test and environmental testing for ruggedized environments, supporting troubleshooting and design refinements as required.
Perform or support embedded programming and programmingrelated troubleshooting on embedded systems when needed, in coordination with software and firmware teams.
Coordinate and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and, when required, customers to provide status updates, gather requirements, and address technical questions.
Contribute to hardware integration activities, ensuring that boards interface correctly with embedded software, FPGA logic, and other system components.
Document designs, test results, and engineering decisions clearly to support ongoing maintenance, future upgrades, and crossfunctional collaboration.

Essential Skills

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.
Approximately 310 years of relevant hardware design or electrical engineering experience.
Demonstrated experience with digital board design for microcontroller and microprocessordriven systems.
Handson experience with PCB layout, schematic capture, and boardlevel design using standard CAD tools.
Proven experience in highreliability board and electronics design for applications such as defense, aerospace, aviation, automotive, or medical devices.
Experience with mixedsignal design that combines analog and digital circuitry.
Practical experience with hardware development and hardware integration in embedded systems.
Familiarity with FPGA technology for incorporating FPGAs onto boards, focusing on hardware integration rather than FPGA programming.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
Strong communication skills for coordinating with internal stakeholders and, when needed, external customers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with PCB design tools such as Cadence, KiCad, Altium, Mentor Graphics, or similar industrystandard CAD platforms.
Experience with specific tools such as OrCAD, KiCad, Altium, or other common schematic capture and PCB layout environments.
Knowledge of embedded systems and embedded software development on microprocessors and microcontrollers.
Experience with embedded C programming for microprocessorbased systems is highly desirable but not strictly required.
Experience working with Xilinx or other FPGA vendors is a plus, particularly for boardlevel integration.
Experience in environments requiring high reliability, such as aerospace, aviation, automotive, defense, or medical devices.
Comfort interacting with customers and external stakeholders, including presenting technical information and gathering requirements.

Work EnvironmentThe position is based in an office environment as part of a small, highreliability engineering team. You will work closely with other hardware, embedded software, and systems engineers, using industrystandard CAD tools and development platforms for PCB design, schematic capture, and mixedsignal hardware development. The culture supports collaboration, clear communication, and the opportunity to work on a wide variety of highreliability systems backed by strong organizational resources. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bethesda, MD. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $50.00 - $75.00/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 Bethesda, MD. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Bethesda,MD.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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Skills

Design hardware
Troubleshooting
Printed circuit boards
Microprocessors
Regulatory compliance
Hardware testing methods
Embedded systems
Firmware
Electrical engineering
Medical devices
Communication skills
KiCad
Mentor Graphics
Software development
C
Collaboration

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