Electrical Engineer

Laser Systems Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

Design, build, and maintain laser systems. Develop prototyping and process development opportunities, trying to get them to production. Stay current on all applicable technologies to make recommendations for future.

Secondary Responsibilities:

Develop system architecture for medical devices integrating electrical hardware and embedded software. Design and implement firmware for device control and data acquisition. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces. Perform system-level testing, troubleshooting, and optimization. Ensure compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA software validation requirements. Document system requirements, design specifications, and verification protocols.

Skills:

Software, Electrical, G Code, Manufacturing, systems engineering, DMC, Electrical engineering, Validation

Top Skills Details:

Software, Electrical, G Code, Manufacturing, systems engineering, DMC

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: Education: BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. Experience: 3+ years in systems engineering for medical devices or similar regulated industries. Hands-on experience with embedded systems development (C/C++, Python). Skills: PCB design and hardware integration. Familiarity with microcontrollers, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C). Knowledge of IEC 62304 (medical device software lifecycle standard).

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Halethorpe, MD.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $58.00/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 Halethorpe, MD.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.