Electrical Engineer

Electrical EngineerPosition Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer with strong embedded systems expertise to support the design, development, and manufacturing transition of electronic hardware for portable, battery-powered medical devices. This role sits within a close-knit systems group and will focus heavily on portable, lithium-ion battery-based designs.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable with hardware and firmware development, enjoys working in a collaborative, family-oriented environment, and can manage multiple engineering tasks from concept through production.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, test, and transition electronic circuits and systems to manufacturing

• Develop and maintain schematic designs, PCB documentation, and fabrication files

• Support the design of cable harnesses and electronic interfaces

• Troubleshoot and improve existing hardware and firmware designs

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams on multiple projects simultaneously

• Ensure designs meet performance, quality, and manufacturability requirements

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering (BSEE or equivalent)

• 5+ years of experience designing, prototyping, and troubleshooting analog and digital circuits

• Hands-on hardware AND firmware design experience

• Experience developing firmware in low-level and higher-level programming languages

• Proficiency with microcontroller-based designs (e.g., ATMega, PIC)

• Experience with schematic capture and circuit design

• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset

• Ability to support designs through manufacturing transition

Highly Preferred / Nice to Have

• Proficiency with OrCAD Capture for schematic design

• Experience with PCB layout tools (Allegro) or managing outsourced board layout

• Experience with 8-bit microcontrollers

• Familiarity with portable, battery-powered systems

• Medical device, commercial electronics, scientific, or defense industry

Technical Skills & Experience

• Embedded controls and firmware development

• Real-time analog and digital signal acquisition and processing

• PCB design and layout support

• Motor drive and control systems

• On-board data logging

• Digital interfaces such as USB, I2C, and RS-232

• Camera sensor interfacing (preferred)

• Cable harness and interconnect design

Work Environment & Culture

• Family-owned, close-knit engineering team

• High collaboration-engineers work closely across disciplines

• Business-casual dress code

• New facility with continued company growth

• Strong opportunity to have long-term impact as the systems group scales

Why This Role?

• Work on cutting-edge portable lithium-ion battery designs

• Join a growing organization with a supportive, hands-on culture

• Contract role with strong potential for extension based on performance

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Islip, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/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 Islip,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 16, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

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