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Actalent Electrical Design Engineer in Bethesda, Maryland
Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a talented Electrical Design Engineer with a strong experience in hardware design to join a small team focused on the design and development of spaceflight hardware, specifically battery systems and circuits for a satellite mission. The selected candidate will lead the development effort for the battery subsystem and must possess prior experience with battery and power subsystems for spaceflight hardware. This role will contribute to a US Government satellite program, focusing on designing battery circuit and electronics systems for spaceflight hardware, alongside detailed specifications for battery subsystems.
Responsibilities
Design and simulate battery circuit and electronic systems for spaceflight hardware.
Develop detailed specifications for battery subsystems.
Enter schematics and layout boards, collaborating with a team to finalize the product build.
Ensure reliable design of battery and power circuits to mitigate radiation effects in space.
Manage studies on battery and power alternatives, chemistry composition, and form factor analysis for spaceflight power and battery systems.
Create the Bill of Materials (BOM) and write assembly procedures.
Work with test engineers to implement a complete test cycle from prototype power-up to serial testing of flight hardware.
Essential Skills
Design and development experience with spaceflight hardware, especially spacecraft/satellite power and battery systems.
Experience in charging and discharging batteries for spaceflight electronics.
Experience with high-reliability spacecraft/satellite/spaceflight missions and hardware.
Hands-on circuit design experience using schematic capture and board layout software such as Altium or equivalent.
Strong communication skills for updating the team on subsystem program progress, both orally and in writing.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
5-10+ years of experience in relevant fields.
Experience leading design efforts as an individual contributor.
Analog circuit design experience is a plus.
Experience with EGSE (Electrical Ground Support Equipment) design and development is advantageous but not required.
Work Environment
The role is based in an office environment. The position offers the potential for follow-on work as part of a new mission, with an initial engagement of 12-18 months. The candidate will lead the effort, offering a longer-term opportunity in spaceflight hardware design and development
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Bethesda, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $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)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Bethesda,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 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.