Electrical Engineer

As an electrical engineer, you will perform a variety of assignments including conceptual design, engineering analysis, detailed sub-system electrical design, integration, test, and manufacturing and field support. A strong candidate will possess a broad range of engineering skills and could perform as an individual contributor or as a team lead. You will have the opportunity to work in a multi-functional team environment with a diverse array of exciting technologies and products that directly support our nation’s war fighters.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design of integrated electrical and communications systems on vehicles.
• Perform analysis, integration, and testing.
• Contribute to concept development as part of internal cross-functional design teams, including prototyping and production support.
• Prepare high-quality formal engineering documentation such as drawings, presentations, specifications, design presentations to customers, test plans, and test procedures.
• Participate in proposal activity, providing input to cost estimates and schedules.
• Lead a design team.
• Plan product development, produce technical white papers, and brief management/customers on planning and progress.

• BS Degree
• 2 years of real world experience
• Extensive design and integration experience in military and/or commercial systems, control systems, EMI/EMC, power and safety.
• Proven track record of innovation and problem solving in cross functional teams.
• Familiarity with Systems Engineering, and Hardware-in-the-Loop simulation & test is required.
• Experience in cable design, wire harness design, hardware safety and risk analysis, RF link budgets, hardware environmental and electromagnetic qualification to military standards, HALT and ESS testing, GPS and RF communication systems integration, AC and DC power and motors, motor controllers, and brakes, Ethernet and networking, CAN bus, batteries (Lithium), power converters, fault tree development and criticality analysis, programming and algorithm development, grounding and environmental control, power test equipment such as electronic load banks.

• Hands-on experience troubleshooting electrical cabling and digital communication.
• Wired Ethernet and Network configuration experience is a plus.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Eligible to obtain a security clearance.

The work schedule is 9/80, allowing employees to have every other Friday off. The facility is state-of-the-art, providing ample resources for training and growth. The company designs and develops test and simulation hardware and software for Electronic Warfare applications. This includes systems used on the flight line, range, or in a lab to simulate enemy radar or missile threats for the purpose of testing aircraft sensors and electronics, or for training a pilot. High fidelity software and hardware design is required to accurately simulate threats in an ever-evolving and expanding electromagnetic threat environment. Candidates can work out of Hunt Valley or Slidell, LA where the ARV is being manufactured and tested.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cockeysville, MD.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $90.00/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 Cockeysville,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 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 : $40 - $90