An engineering consulting company in Tukwila, WA is currently hiring for an R&D Electrical Engineer. This position will be 100% on-site in Tukwila, WA. The role is part of a small R&D team focused on designing and building innovative products for the composite manufacturing and repair industry. This position requires a minimum of 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering and offers training in certain CAD tools.

Pay

$50.00–$65.00/hr (Depending on years of experience, tenure, software proficiency, relevant job titles…etc.)

Location

Tukwila, WA (100% On-site)

Schedule

Standard Monday - Friday (40 hours per week)

(Responsibilities)

• Lead circuit board design and development for new and innovative products

• Perform troubleshooting and collaborate with production on prototype and early-stage product builds

• Create, maintain, and improve engineering documentation for electrical equipment and sub-assemblies

• Design, simulate, and test complex analog, digital, and mixed-signal systems

• Perform electronic design activities including circuit boards, interface cabling, system integration, firmware integration, and power system architecture

• Create and maintain bills of materials and recommend parts/materials for prototyping and production

• Develop documentation for manufacturing: process specs, test procedures, manuals, repair instructions, and technical literature

• Write structured code to meet firmware/software requirements

• Interface with vendors to enhance software for product offerings

• Compile and analyze test data to assess product performance under various conditions

• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and technical personnel to troubleshoot design issues

• Use project management skills to coordinate special projects aligned with company mission

(Qualification Requirements)

•5+ years of experience in electrical engineering

• Must be able to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, and engineering drawings

• Moderate proficiency with AutoCAD

• Ability to design, maintain, and improve PCB designs using Altium or similar software

• Experience with embedded systems and digital communication interfaces (USB, SPI, I2C)

• Proficiency in C, Python, and Linux OS

• Familiarity with PID controllers, microprocessors, and microcontrollers

• Hands-on electronics prototyping experience (soldering, SMT rework)

• Strong testing and troubleshooting skills

• Ability to prepare technical documentation, test plans, work instructions, and manuals

• Proficient in instrumentation: oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, hi-pot testers, multimeters

• Understanding of design for manufacturability, reliability, and cost

(Disqualifiers)

• Job hoppy tenure

• No Revit experience (if applicable to company standards)

• No experience with wire harness design, PCB layout, or testing/validation processes

• Less than 5 years of relevant experience

(Employee Value Proposition)

• Multi-disciplinary design-build firm with a variety of innovative product lines

• Collaborative and hands-on engineering environment

• PTO, holiday, and sick pay offered on contract

• Benefits include:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/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 Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2025.

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.

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