Hardware Engineer

I'm currently hiring for Hardware Engineer opportunity in Houston, TX!

Step into a role where your engineering expertise helps power the next generation of aerospace and high‑technology energy systems
. As a Hardware Engineer, you'll work hands‑on with cutting‑edge batteries and high‑performance products used across some of the most demanding industries in the world.

This is an opportunity to design, build, and validate mission‑critical hardware that keeps modern technology moving. If you love solving complex problems, pushing innovation, and seeing your designs come to life—you’ll thrive here.

• Engineer next‑generation aerospace & high‑tech battery systems for industrial and advanced applications.
• Design high‑performance hardware architectures that meet rigorous technical demands and environmental conditions.
• Own the full lifecycle of hardware development—from concept, circuit design, and PCB layout to hands‑on testing and validation.
• Bring your precision craft to the bench, performing soldering, assembly, and modifications to prototype and production hardware.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure seamless system‑level integration.
• Innovate and troubleshoot hardware designs to enhance reliability, efficiency, and manufacturability.

• 5 years of experience in hardware engineering, electronics, circuit design, or related fields.
• Experience designing high‑technology batteries and battery management systems.
• Strong PCB layout and schematic design capability.
• Hands‑on expertise in circuit analysis, hardware bring‑up, and testing procedures.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to work confidently in the lab, from test equipment use to precision soldering.

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $55.00/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 Houston, TX.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 2026.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.