Hardware Design Engineer

Job Title: Hardware Design EngineerJob Description

Our client believes in using strong engineering principles to drive innovation and solve complex problems. They foster a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement, leveraging the full knowledge of our organization through collaborative development processes that include design and peer reviews. They combine our expertise in space electronics with right-sized development processes to create innovative, high-performance space-based electronic systems that meet our customers evolving needs. We are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence, and Civil space customers. We develop complex radiation effects mitigated designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space. Responsibilities: Lead a diverse engineering team in the development of advanced multi-function RF, processing, and/or data storage units for space applications Perform system design activities including requirements development, system architecture, verification and validation planning, and integration and test Be responsible for the end-to-end technical execution for engineering development efforts. This position requires multidiscipline knowledge in all areas related to engineering including systems design, hardware, software/firmware, and integration and test Collaborate with program management on one or more programs to execute cost, schedule, and risk management Oversee engineering program planning and execution, work with the engineering discipline leads to assign appropriate staff to their projects, and interact with the program manager and divisional leadership to run a successful program Own the engineering develop process on the program and ensure the proper systems analysis and trades, technical baseline management, and requirements verification and validation activities are completed Prepare for and present at all major design reviews, including internal and external (customer) reviews

Hard Skills

Technical Depth – Experience with hardware design on high-reliability, complex electronics/products

Ability to work with multi-disciplinary engineering groups

Systems engineering methodology

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 9 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Fairfax, Virginia and some days remote.

Work Environment

Hybrid role in Fairfax

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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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