Electrical Design Engineer

Actalent • Tewksbury, MA • 1d ago

Description

We are seeking a Electrical Design Engineer to join our growing team of 160+ professionals. This role is focused on designing and developing custom test solutions rather than performing traditional testing. You will work on circuit design (analog and digital), sensor technologies (including radar), and power engineering, creating innovative test fixtures and automated systems for complex products.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop custom test equipment, racks, and stacks for advanced sensor and radar systems.

Create test fixtures, harnesses, and cabling solutions to enable accurate data acquisition.

Perform circuit design (analog and digital) for test systems, including power control and signal interfacing.

Develop and integrate automated test solutions, including coding and scripting for automation.

Collaborate with product design teams to understand system architecture and define effective test strategies.

Utilize tools such as OrCAD, Cadence Allegro, and work with RF and digital logic interfaces.

Preferred exposure to LabVIEW and TestStand for automation (not mandatory).

Support global test operations and coordinate with teams across multiple depots worldwide.

Ensure compliance with engineering standards while driving innovation in test methodologies.

Preferred Skills & Tools

Strong foundation in electrical engineering with emphasis on circuit design.

Experience with sensor technologies (radar systems preferred).

Knowledge of power engineering and control systems.

Familiarity with automated test development, scripting, and integration.

Exposure to LabVIEW, TestStand, OrCAD, Cadence Allegro, RF systems, and digital logic.

Ability to design and implement custom test fixtures and harnesses.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Tewksbury, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $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 Tewksbury,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 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.

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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