Hardware Engineer

Job Title : Hardware EngineerJob Description

We are seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer to lead the testing and debugging of new network products. The primary focus of this role is on testing and bring-up activities, with some design responsibilities. You will be responsible for creating, enhancing, and executing unit tests and ensuring the product meets all necessary requirements.

Responsibilities

Drive the testing and debugging of new network products.

Create and enhance unit test and bring-up plans.

Execute unit tests to ensure product requirements are met.

Perform board bring-up and PCB testing.

Engage in some hardware design activities.

Essential Skills

Strong experience in unit testing and bringing up networking products or similar PCBs.

Experience in designing high-speed boards of 40gs or higher.

Proficiency with Cadence Allegro for schematic capture.

Experience with debugging and testing.

Knowledge of Python, control plane, and data plane.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience writing test automation scripts in Python is a huge plus.

Work Environment

This position requires onsite work 5 days per week. There is flexibility regarding arrival and departure times, but it is essential to be present onsite throughout the week. You will be working with cutting-edge networking products and collaborating with some of the best engineers in the industry.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Jose, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $51.00 / 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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Jose,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 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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