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Actalent Senior Electrical Engineer in Sterling, Virginia
Job Title: Senior Electrical EngineerJob Description
Join a dynamic team focused on the development of high-reliability spacecraft electronics. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will engage in a diverse range of projects, contributing to all phases of the product lifecycle, from requirements development to production. This role offers the opportunity to tackle challenging technical problems and drive the design of new features, enhancing product performance and ensuring the regular delivery of space-bound hardware.
Responsibilities
Support a wide range of projects and participate in all aspects of the product lifecycle: requirements development, preliminary design, critical design, prototype, test, and production.
Tackle challenging technical problems and drive new feature designs.
Enhance product performance and contribute to research and development.
Take on more autonomy and ownership over time, with clear and varied opportunities for career growth.
Essential Skills
5+ years of electrical/electronics engineering experience in a related field or regulated industry.
3+ years of experience with the design and debug of analog, digital, or power electronics.
Proficiency in schematic and PCB design using Cadence or Altium.
Experience in circuit analysis, including worst-case circuit analysis (WCCA), component stress, failure mode analysis (FMEA/FMECA), reliability analysis, radiation effects analysis, circuit simulation, and spreadsheet analysis.
Hardware testing and debugging skills using an oscilloscope, programmable power supply, programmable load, data acquisition system, etc.
Effective documentation skills for writing, developing, and maintaining engineering drawings, procedures, specifications, product datasheets, application notes, slide presentations, and technical reports.
Collaboration skills for working with a multi-disciplinary engineering team, program managers, and manufacturing technicians.
Competency with standard digital office tools (Word, Excel, etc.).
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Familiarity with high-reliability, fault-tolerant, radiation-tolerance, and/or safety-critical systems.
Understanding of EEE parts quality requirements.
Experience designing products for operation in harsh environments.
Supplier management skills, including parts procurement, PCB fabrication, and assembly service.
Experience with environmental testing processes and equipment (thermal, vacuum, EMI/EMC).
Design for manufacturing and design for testing experience.
Experience designing test equipment, including test script development and automation using MATLAB, C/C++, or Python.
Familiarity with quality management systems like ISO-9001 and AS9100.
Work Environment
Work in an empowering environment that emphasizes minimal management oversight, allowing engineers to focus on their core competencies. The organization values work/life balance, providing flexibility for personal pursuits, whether it's outdoor activities or family commitments. The work environment caters to engineers passionate about their craft, offering a collaborative atmosphere where innovation and excellence are the norms. US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status is required.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sterling, VA.
Pay and Benefits
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Sterling,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 23, 2026.
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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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.
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