PCB Design Engineer Secret Clearance

Hiring!PCB Design Engineer Secret Clearance

Location: Owego, NY

Schedule: 4x10 First Shift

Contract Length: 48 Weeks

This position is being offered as a contract assignment. While many contractors are eventually considered for direct employment based on performance and business needs, conversion is not guaranteed. Contract extensions may also be possible depending on project requirements.

Pay: $60-$72/hr

We are seeking a PCB Design Engineer with an active Secret Clearance to support the design, testing, troubleshooting, and verification of advanced electronic hardware systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify printed circuit boards (PCBs) and circuit card assemblies (CCAs)

• Support hardware builds and product development activities

• Conduct hands-on troubleshooting, testing, and engineering verification of electronic hardware

• Develop and update automated test scripts using MATLAB

• Support RF and digital electronic systems testing

• Utilize RF test equipment including signal generators, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers

• Perform engineering checkout activities and validation of hardware performance

• Work closely with engineering teams to support development and production efforts

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance

• PCB Design experience

• Circuit Design experience

• Electronics troubleshooting and testing experience

• Experience testing circuit card assemblies or electronic hardware

• Test automation experience

• Ability to work onsite

Preferred Qualifications

• Siemens Xpedition

• Altium

• PSpice

• Zuken

• MATLAB

• RF measurement and test equipment experience

Additional Information

• 100% onsite position

• First shift schedule

• Four 10-hour workdays per week

• No sponsorship available

This opportunity is ideal for engineers with experience in PCB design, electronics hardware development, circuit card testing, RF systems, and engineering verification activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Owego, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $72.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Owego, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Owego,NY.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.