Electronics Design Engineer

Actalent • Maryville, TN • 1d ago

Job Title: Electronics Design Engineer

Job Description

This engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and testing of advanced electronic systems used in motor controls, instrumentation, and industrial machinery. The role involves both hardware and embedded system design, with opportunities to focus on either power/drive electronics or analog/control systems, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

Design and implement control and drive electronics for complex machinery and equipment.

Develop detailed design packages, perform testing, and troubleshoot system performance.

Apply analytical methods, simulations, and modeling tools to validate designs.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on high-impact projects.

Ensure designs meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards in a highly controlled environment.

Contribute to continuous improvement and technology innovation within the organization.

Essential Skills

Master's Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.

3+ years of relevant experience, ideally 10+.

Experience with either motor controls design or analog design.

Proficiency with common engineering tools such as PSPICE, MATLAB, Simulink, and OrCAD.

Strong understanding of electrical systems ranging from low-voltage DC through three-phase AC.

Solid in hardware design, circuit analysis, and system troubleshooting.

Familiarity with industry codes and standards (UL, IEEE, NEC, ANSI, OSHA, or NUREGS).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Must be a have the ability to obtain or hold a DOE 'Q' security clearance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

6+ years of experience in industrial or power electronics design (Master's or 12+ years of experience preferred).

Hands-on experience with manufacturing environments, embedded systems design, or R&D projects.

Active DOE 'Q' or Top Secret clearance.

Experience in the nuclear, defense, or other highly regulated industries.

Skilled in power electronics, electric motor design, or embedded software development.

Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical challenges with innovative, practical solutions.

Work Environment

The role is based in an on-site manufacturing and office environment, providing a hands-on opportunity to support cutting-edge energy technology with significant visibility to engineering leadership and the Department of Energy.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Maryville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Full benefits - can provide

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Maryville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 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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