Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Work on the concept development and prototype design, integration, and test of high-power processing and controls solutions for various product lines and technology areas. These encompass high-power motor drives, power conditioning systems, laser systems, battery systems, advanced aerospace and electro-optic sensors, space-based optical communications, small satellites and space systems, nuclear thermal propulsion, optical beam pointing and control, and signal/image processing. With consultative direction, exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives for the review, research, design, development, and/or solutions for designated engineering systems, projects, and programs. Demonstrate prior experience in the improvement of legacy systems and development of new systems.

Responsibilities:

• Generate electrical architecture solutions for new project needs.
• Perform electrical engineering analyses for systems and circuits.
• Document findings and communicate results to engineering and program management staff.
• Give technical presentations and manage technical effort schedules.
• Function in a leadership role for a project/program.
• Provide planning, direction, and oversight to less experienced professional staff or team of professional staff in technical efforts.
• Formulate plans, typically multi-year, and coordinate solutions development and deployment.
• Ensure appropriate documentation, testing, maintenance, and engineering updates are completed.
• Plan for future applications of solutions based on new developments in engineering technology.
• Develop new and expand existing business opportunities.
• Communicate with colleagues and management throughout solution development and deployment cycles.
• Represent the company as a prime technical contact on contracts and/or projects.
• Interact with external personnel on technical matters requiring coordination between organizations.

Essential Skills:

• Analog and digital circuit board design
• Experience with Altium, PADS, SPICE simulation tools, HyperLynx, ANSYS, and Atlassian tools
• Hardware integration
• Electrical engineering
• Active DoD Security Clearance

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $130,000.00 - $210,000.00/yr. Competitive benefits, 401K, annual bonus, relo assistance.

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Poway, CA.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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. 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.