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Electrical Engineer Job Description Join our innovative team as an Electrical Engineer where you will design, prototype, test, and verify the performance of complex systems and electronic modules for munitions and energetics-related systems. Utilize your systems, hardware, and software expertise to design new products and enhance existing systems and components. You will perform analyses and trade studies, providing technical input to support system and module design and enhancement. Your role will involve evaluating and recommending options and alternatives for system and module-level components, exercising good judgment, and utilizing best practices to achieve goals. Responsibilities Design electronic circuits, including digital, analog, and power distribution. Create schematics and PCB layouts using appropriate CAD software. Design electrical interfaces and cabling. Lead, perform, and support electrical system integration, test, and analysis. Mentor junior team member. Provide original design inputs for electrical engineering projects. Participate in technical discussions to develop product ideas and resolve problems. Conduct technical research to explore alternate approaches to problems and technical issues. Support investigations and engineering evaluations of complex projects and products. Evaluate vendor capabilities, products, and services for required performance levels. Facilitate and implement design ideas to improve existing products. Interact with customers, vendors, engineers, production personnel, and program management to complete projects. Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering teams for detailed, module, and system-level designs. Prepare requirements documents and detailed specifications, allocating requirements to systems and components. Work with teams to research, design, and develop new and complex systems and architectures. Analyze, improve, and originate approaches and techniques for rapid prototyping, development, testing, and full-scale production. Essential Skills Electrical engineering expertise with 7+ years of relevant experience. Proficiency in CAD software for schematic and PCB layout design. Experience in electrical design, circuit design, and hardware design. Knowledge of EMI and EMC considerations. Experience with warhead design and development. Hands-on product development experience. Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering Science. Ability to wear multiple hats, from napkin design to building concepts. Soldering, cable building, and circuit construction skills. Eligibility for a security clearance; active clearance is a plus. Work Environment The office is located in Downtown Huntsville, featuring a cubicle environment with collaborative whiteboard spaces for team discussions. The role involves significant computer work and may require travel to the test range in Jasper on some weeks. The workplace is dog-friendly, fostering a collaborative and family-oriented culture with an emphasis on teamwork, independent work, and open communication. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Huntsville, AL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $100000.00/yr. Health and Wellness Medical Dental Life Insurance Employee Life and AD&D Insurance Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Supplemental Programs Additional Employee Life Insurance Vision Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Spouse and Child Life Insurance Legal Services 24-Hour Accident Coverage Cancer Coverage Critical Illness Plan Whole Life Insurance Identity Theft Protection TRICARE Supplement Pet Insurance Voluntary Retirement Income 401(k) Plan with Empower Retirement Pre-tax Contribution Multiple Personalized Investment Choices Immediate Investiture Immediate GTS Contribution Match Work-Life Balance Paid Time Off Eleven (11) Paid Holidays Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Huntsville,AL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 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. 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com 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.
