Electrical Engineer

Actalent • Newport, RI • 14h ago

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING OPPORTUNITY SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF ADVANCED SONAR TECHNOLOGY FOR A GROWING COMPANY

Job Description/Responsibilities

Contribute to the creation, documentation, and evaluation of diverse electrical and electronic subsystems used in automated testing platforms. Engage in hands-on design work involving high- and low-voltage power electronics, electrical power distribution and regulation systems, control and automation circuitry, circuit card assembly layout and integration, signal acquisition and processing techniques, basic embedded software development, mixed analog/digital circuit design, and custom cable routing and assembly. Develop and evaluate electronic solutions for underwater embedded platforms, data collection devices, and ground-based testing setups for maritime technologies. Utilize Altium for schematic capture and layout documentation of electrical designs. Operate with access to advanced tools and resources to support productivity and innovation. Generate and maintain technical artifacts including design specs, requirements documents, schematics, BOMs, mechanical layouts, and test documentation. Maintain detailed records of design iterations and revisions to support traceability and version control. Diagnose and resolve issues at both the component and system levels, ensuring functionality and reliability.

JOB SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in hardware design.

Proficient in schematic capture and PCB layout using industry-standard tools.

Skilled in hands-on prototyping, including soldering and circuit debugging.

Analog and digital circuit design

Altium, OrCAD, PADs

Experienced in using lab instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.

Capable of interpreting complex system diagrams and technical data packages.

Troubleshooting abilities using diagnostic tools.

Familiar with systems engineering workflows and milestone events.

Comfortable engaging with clients for requirements gathering and updates.

Able to simulate electronic circuits using SPICE-based modeling tools.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $170000.00/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 Newport,RI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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