Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Title:

Senior Electrical Engineer Job Description We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support a wide range of projects and participate in all aspects of the product lifecycle, including requirements development, preliminary design, critical design, prototype, test, and production. This role offers the opportunity to tackle challenging technical problems, drive new feature designs, improve product performance, and contribute to the regular delivery of space-bound hardware. Responsibilities Participate in the entire product lifecycle, from requirements development to production. Solve 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. Gradually take on more autonomy and ownership, with opportunities for career growth. Essential Skills 3+ years of experience in PCB design using Cadence or Altium. Experience in designing test equipment, including developing and automating test scripts using MATLAB, C/C++, or Python. 5+ years of electrical/electronics engineering experience. Experience in design and debugging of analog, digital, or power electronics. Competence in circuit analysis including WCCA, component stress, FMEA/FMECA, reliability analysis, and circuit simulation. Effective documentation skills for engineering drawings, procedures, specifications, and technical reports. Collaboration skills with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and program managers. Additional Skills & Qualifications Familiarity with high-reliability, fault-tolerant, radiation tolerance, and/or safety-critical systems. Knowledge of EEE parts quality requirements. Experience in designing products for harsh environments.

Supplier management skills:

parts procurement, PCB fabrication, and assembly service. Experience with environmental testing processes and equipment. Design for manufacturing and testing experience. Familiarity with quality management systems like

ISO-9001, AS9100.

Work Environment The work environment is designed for engineers who are passionate about their work and value work/life balance. Employees are empowered to make decisions with minimal management oversight, fostering a culture of innovation and autonomy. The role requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status. Job Type & Location This is a Contract 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.