Electrical Design Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer to join our team. This role involves supporting a wide range of projects and participating in all aspects of the product lifecycle. You will be involved in requirements development, preliminary design, critical design, prototype, test, and production phases. As an Engineer, you will tackle challenging technical problems, drive new feature designs, improve product performance, and contribute to the regular delivery of space-bound hardware. Over time, you will gain more autonomy and ownership, with clear opportunities for career growth.

Responsibilities

• Support a wide range of projects throughout the product lifecycle.
• Participate in requirements development, preliminary design, critical design, prototype, test, and production.
• Address challenging technical problems and drive new feature designs.
• Improve product performance and participate in research and development.
• Contribute to the regular delivery of space-bound hardware.
• Take on increasing autonomy and ownership over time.

Essential Skills

• 3-5 years of experience with PCB design.
• Proficiency in C , C, Python, Cadence, and Altium.
• Schematic and PCB design skills using Cadence or Altium.
• Experience designing test equipment, including test script development and automation using MATLAB, C/C , or Python.
• 5 years of experience in electrical/electronics engineering in a related or regulated industry.
• Experience with power electronics design and development.
• 3 years of experience with design and debug of analog, digital, or power electronics.
• Circuit analysis, including worst-case circuit analysis (WCCA), component stress, failure mode analysis (FMEA/FMECA), reliability analysis, and radiation effects analysis.
• Hardware testing and debugging with tools such as oscilloscopes and programmable power supplies.
• Effective documentation skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with high-reliability, fault-tolerant, radiation tolerance, and/or safety-critical systems.
• Knowledge of EEE parts quality requirements.
• Experience designing products for operation in harsh environments.
• Supplier management: parts procurement, PCB fabrication, and assembly service.
• Experience with environmental testing (thermal, vacuum, EMI/EMC) processes and equipment.
• Design for manufacturing and design for testing expertise.
• Experience working with quality management systems like ISO-9001, AS9100.

Work Environment

Our work environment is designed for engineers who are passionate about their work but also value a rich life outside of work. We promote a healthy work/life balance, empowering individuals to make decisions with minimal management oversight. The team is encouraged to enjoy activities outside of work, whether spending time outdoors or engaging in family activities. Work is primarily conducted using standard digital office tools, and the position requires either US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sterling, VA.

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $60.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Sterling,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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.

Salary : $43 - $60