Electrical Engineer

Job Title : Electrical Engineer

Job Description

The Electrical Engineer will focus on the full lifecycle design and development of printed circuit boards (PCBs) for spaceflight and ground support systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in schematic capture, circuit analysis, and component selection, with experience taking designs from concept through production and support.

Responsibilities

Design and develop complex PCBs for spaceflight and ground systems.

Perform schematic capture and circuit analysis using industry-standard tools.

Select components with consideration for reliability, availability, and radiation tolerance.

Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineers to ensure design integration.

Essential Skills

10+ years in electrical engineering, primarily focused on design.

Proficient in PCB design and development.

Experience with Altium and schematic capture.

Hands-on lab experience with oscilloscopes, multi-meters, and other lab equipment.

Familiarity with high-speed digital design concepts, FPGA, and DDR SDRAM.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BS EE).

Experience in aerospace / aviation or other regulated environments preferred.

Understanding of MIL Spec requirements.

Experience in embedded systems design and development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pasadena, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $85.00 / 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 Pasadena,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 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.

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