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Principal System Architect
Micron Technology
San Jose
- $202,000 to $343,000 USD / year
The Principal System Architect is a senior technical individual contributor in the DRAM System and Component Architecture organization in charge of pathfinding and defining Micron’s DRAM…
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Electrical Engineer (Mid to Senior)
Eclipse Space Technologies Corp.
Seattle, WA
As an Electrical Engineer at Eclipse Space Technologies Corporation, you’ll own the architecture, design, and delivery of critical electronics that enable communication and coordination…
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Senior Principal Thermal Engineer
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Sunnyvale, CA
HPE is seeking a Senior Principal Thermal Engineer who is a recognized authority in advanced thermal management technologies for high-performance networking, AI, compute, and data-center…
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Principal Member of Technical Staff - RF Engineer
Remote, United States
- $189,200 to $283,800 USD / year
10+ years of RF engineering experience in consumer electronics, broadband devices, wireless networking products, telecommunications equipment, or related industries.
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Electronics Engineer/Principal Electronics Engineer - Communications
Northrop Grumman
Palmdale, CA
For Principal Electronics Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s…
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Principal Wireless Communication Systems Design Engineer
Persistent Systems
New York, NY
Persistent Systems is seeking a Principal Wireless Communication Systems Design Engineer to join our team and be based in our NYC headquarters. In this role, you will be part of a…
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Principal Telecommunications Engineer
Worley
Houston, TX · AB, CA · ON, CA · Houston
The purpose of the Principal Telecommunication Engineer role shall be to serve as a technical authority designing and delivering industrial telecommunication projects across Oil & Gas,…
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Principal Telecommunications Engineer
Worley
Houston, TX
The purpose of the Principal Telecommunication Engineer role shall be to serve as a technical authority designing and delivering industrial telecommunication projects across Oil & Gas,…
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Graduate Engineer – Infra
nVent
Mumbai, IN
Work with modern enterprise technologies including Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, Entra ID, networking, cybersecurity, and IT service management tools.
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Graduate Engineer – Infra
nVent
Mumbai, IN
Work with modern enterprise technologies including Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, Entra ID, networking, cybersecurity, and IT service management tools.
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Circuit Design Engineering Associate Managers, Avionics, Secret Clearance
Lockheed Martin
Littleton, CO · Littleton
Certified Principal Engineer (CPE) or Responsible Systems Engineering (RSE) experience.
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Sr Principal Power Hardware Engineer
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Sunnyvale, CA
…influence, or define power-related specifications and standards for networking, telecommunications, and data center…
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Automotive Hardware Design Engineer
ManpowerGroup
Palo Alto, CA
Strong Career Progression: Opportunity to grow into Senior Hardware Engineer, Technical Lead, Principal Engineer, or Engineering Manager roles within the EV and automotive electronics domain
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Electronics/ Principal Electronics Networking Engineer
Northrop Grumman
San Diego, CA
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add an Electronics/ Principal Electronics Networking Engineer to join our team in either San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA. This position…
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Sr. Principal, System Architect
SiTime Corporation
CA
Minimum of 15 years of datacenter, networking and/or telecom experience in working either as timing architect or system engineer
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Principal Avionics Engineer
Parallax Space, Inc.
Denver, CO · Redondo Beach, CA
- $150,000 to $240,000 USD / year
Parallax Space is seeking a Principal Avionics Engineer to architect and own our core avionics offerings for space vehicles. This person will define the avionics product line that Parallax…
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Principal HL7 Integration Engineer
Fujifilm
United States
The Principal HL7 Integration Engineer oversees all technical aspects of Synapse product HL7 integration, from install, configure and validation phases through product go-live, for all…
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Senior Staff CAD Engineer
Renesas Electronics
Tempe, AZ
We are seeking an experienced Principal EDA/CAD Engineer to provide technical leadership for Renesas’ global engineering compute and CAD infrastructure.
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Senior Staff CAD Engineer
Renesas Electronics
Chandler, AZ
We are seeking an experienced Principal EDA/CAD Engineer to provide technical leadership for Renesas’ global engineering compute and CAD infrastructure.
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Senior Staff CAD Engineer
Renesas Electronics
San Jose, CA
We are seeking an experienced Principal EDA/CAD Engineer to provide technical leadership for Renesas’ global engineering compute and CAD infrastructure.
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Senior Staff CAD Engineer
Renesas Electronics
Austin, TX
We are seeking an experienced Principal EDA/CAD Engineer to provide technical leadership for Renesas’ global engineering compute and CAD infrastructure.
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Senior Staff CAD Engineer
Renesas
Chandler, AZ · Tempe, AZ
We are seeking an experienced Principal EDA/CAD Engineer to provide technical leadership for Renesas’ global engineering compute and CAD infrastructure.
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Principal Electrical Engineer
Skyworks
United States
- $122,900 to $255,200 USD / year
Skyworks Antenna Technologies team is seeking a Principal Firmware & Electrical Design Engineer to design, build, test, and maintain embedded controller hardware and firmware for phased…
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Principal Test Engineer
Skyworks
United States
- $122,900 to $255,200 USD / year
Position: Principal Test Engineer & Lab Manager
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Thermal Principal Engineer
Franklin, MA · Round Rock, TX
Join us as a Thermal Senior Principal Engineer on our Network Engineer Hardware team in Franklin, MA or Austin, TX to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact.

Actalent

Hardware Engineer

Newtown, PA, United States

$70 to $88 USD / hour

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Pay: $70 to $88 USD / hour
Experience: 15+ years of hardware engineering experience, with a strong preference for 1520+ years and multiple complete product development cycles.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 26, 2026

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Job Title: Principal Hardware EngineerJob DescriptionThe Principal Hardware Engineer serves as a senior technical leader responsible for the design, architecture, development, and full lifecycle ownership of advanced high-speed hardware products. This role focuses on driving hardware engineering excellence, leading complex product development initiatives, and enhancing existing high-speed communications solutions. The engineer will provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers while guiding architecture decisions and influencing cross-functional teams. The position emphasizes deep, hands-on hardware expertise and technical leadership rather than formal people management responsibilities.Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end design and development of advanced hardware products, with a focus on high-speed communications systems using PCIe and Ethernet-based architectures.
Own the full hardware product lifecycle from concept and architecture through detailed design, development, qualification testing, validation, and product release.
Define and drive hardware architecture decisions for complex mixed-signal systems, including analog, digital, and high-speed interfaces.
Provide technical leadership across projects, setting direction for hardware design approaches and ensuring engineering best practices.
Mentor junior and mid-level hardware engineers, offering guidance on design methodologies, troubleshooting, and product development processes.
Influence cross-functional teams by collaborating closely with other engineering disciplines and stakeholders to ensure successful product delivery.
Design hardware for high-speed digital systems and address the specific design challenges associated with PCIe, Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and higher-speed networking architectures.
Lead EMI and EMC-related product design activities, including designing for EMI compliance, performing EMC troubleshooting, and implementing mitigation strategies.
Oversee and participate in product qualification testing activities to ensure compliance with performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements.
Ensure robust hardware designs that meet product requirements for signal integrity, power integrity, reliability, and manufacturability.
Continuously improve existing hardware platforms by driving enhancements to performance, reliability, and feature sets.
Serve as a recognized engineering leader within project teams, championing sound technical decisions and high-quality hardware engineering standards.

Essential Skills

15+ years of hardware engineering experience, with a strong preference for 1520+ years and multiple complete product development cycles.
Demonstrated progression into sr technical leadership roles, including leading technical direction and architecture for complex hardware products.
Extensive experience designing high-speed communications hardware that utilizes PCIe, Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and higher-speed networking architectures.
Deep understanding of the design challenges associated with high-speed digital systems, including signal integrity and timing considerations.
Proven technical leadership experience, including mentoring junior and mid-level engineers and influencing cross-functional engineering teams.
Hands-on EMI and EMC product design experience, including designing for EMI compliance, EMC troubleshooting, and mitigation activities.
Comprehensive full product development lifecycle experience, demonstrating ownership from concept and architecture through design, development, qualification testing, validation, and product release.
Strong experience in complex hardware development, with direct responsibility and ownership of product-level designs.
Experience with product qualification testing and compliance activities for hardware products.
High-speed networking hardware experience, specifically in Ethernet-based products and PCIe-based systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Mixed-signal design experience, including analog design, digital design, and mixed-signal architectures, expected for principal-level candidates.
Experience in telecommunications, networking, industrial electronics, or commercial hardware products environments.
Exposure to embedded software is viewed positively, particularly when combined with strong hardware expertise, although it is not required.
Familiarity with FPGA technologies is beneficial, provided the primary strength remains in hardware design and product ownership.
Demonstrated ability to serve as a recognized engineering leader without relying on formal people management authority.
Track record of successfully guiding multiple hardware products through development, qualification, and release.

Work EnvironmentThe role operates in a professional engineering environment focused on advanced hardware and high-speed communications product development. The Principal Hardware Engineer works closely with cross-functional teams of hardware specialists and other engineering disciplines to deliver complex, Ethernet- and PCIe-based products. The environment emphasizes rigorous product qualification, EMI/EMC compliance, and full lifecycle ownership from concept through release. Work is primarily office and lab-based, involving design activities, hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, and collaboration on product architecture and validation. The culture values deep technical expertise, hands-on problem solving, and mentorship, encouraging experienced engineers to lead by example and elevate overall engineering excellence. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newtown, PA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70.00 - $88.00/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 Newtown, PA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Newtown,PA.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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