Sr Electrical Engineer

Sr Electrical Engineer

Design, develop, and test avionics electronic hardware, including analog and digital circuits, embedded systems, and power electronics. Support system integration of avionics hardware with software, sensors, and aircraft systems. Conduct reliability, environmental, and functional testing in compliance with aerospace standards. Prepare detailed engineering documentation including schematics, test procedures, design reports, and compliance documentation. Troubleshoot and resolve issues in prototype and production avionics systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new capabilities supporting customer needs. Ensure all designs meet safety, reliability, and airworthiness certification requirements. Manage diminishing supply and obsolescence risks by identifying end-of-life components, evaluating alternatives, and developing mitigation strategies. Perform reverse engineering of legacy avionics hardware to support redesign, modernization, replication, or replacement of obsolete components and systems. Work with supply chain and procurement teams to qualify replacement parts, manage vendor relationships, and ensure long-term supportability of avionics products.

Essential Skills

• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering and PCB Design
• Current or ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance
• Experience in mixed signal, analog, and digital design
• Experience in simulation and testing
• Experience in regulated environments, particularly in avionics or aviation
• Experience with FPGA is nice to have
• Proficiency in Python, LabVIEW, and C++
• RF experience is nice to have

Work Environment

This is an onsite role

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $57.69 - $67.30/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 Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 25, 2025.

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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