Electrical Engineer

Actalent • Slidell, LA • 2d ago

Electrical Engineer

Job Description

As an Electrical Engineer, you will engage in a variety of assignments encompassing conceptual design, engineering analysis, detailed sub-system electrical design, integration, testing, manufacturing, and field support. You will have the opportunity to work within a multi-functional team, contributing to exciting technologies and products that support our nation's war fighters.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed design of integrated electrical and communications systems on vehicles.

Conduct analysis, integration, and testing.

Participate in concept development as part of cross-functional design teams, including prototyping and production support.

Prepare high-quality formal engineering documentation such as drawings, presentations, specifications, and design presentations to customers.

Contribute to proposal activity by providing input to cost estimates and potentially leading a design team.

Plan product development, produce technical white papers, and brief management/customers on planning and progress.

Essential Skills

BS Degree in Electrical Engineering.

2+ years of real-world experience.

Extensive design and integration experience in military and/or commercial systems, control systems, EMI/EMC, power, and safety.

Familiarity with Systems Engineering and Hardware-in-the-Loop simulation & test.

Hands-on experience troubleshooting electrical cabling and digital communication.

US Citizenship is required and must be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Design and integration experience with cable design, wire harness design, hardware safety and risk analysis, RF link budgets, hardware environmental and electromagnetic qualification to military standards.

Experience with HALT and ESS testing, GPS and RF communication systems integration, AC and DC power and motors, motor controllers, and brakes.

Knowledge in Ethernet and networking, CAN bus, batteries (Lithium), power converters, fault tree development and criticality analysis, programming and algorithm development, grounding and environmental control.

Experience with power test equipment such as electronic load banks.

Wired Ethernet and Network configuration experience is a plus.

Work Environment

The work schedule follows a 9/80 format, providing every other Friday off. The facility is state-of-the-art, offering ample resources for training and growth. The company is a part of a large multi-industry enterprise, employing talented individuals worldwide, and is involved in industries such as aerospace, defense, specialized vehicles, turf care, and fuel systems. The work involves designing and developing test and simulation hardware and software for Electronic Warfare applications, which includes systems for simulating enemy radar or missile threats to test aircraft sensors and electronics, or for train

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Slidell, LA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $90.00/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 Slidell,LA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 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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