Electrical Design Engineer

Actalent • Columbia, MD • 3h ago

Job Title: Electrical Design EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Design Engineer to undertake a variety of electrical design tasks. This role involves working on instrumentation and control, power distribution, communications, programmable logic controllers, and variable frequency drives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams. A willingness to expand knowledge in new areas is advantageous. Occasional travel within the U.S. East Coast may be required. The role demands practical skills to oversee designs from conception through fabrication and testing, as well as conducting Design Reviews to ensure electrical designs meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical design tasks related to instrumentation and control, power distribution, communications, programmable logic controllers, and variable frequency drives.

Utilize schematic capturing tools for design purposes.

Work independently and collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams.

Develop skills in new areas as necessary.

Conduct Design Reviews to ensure compliance with customer requirements.

Follow designs through from concept to fabrication and testing.

Essential Skills

Electrical Engineering

Systems Engineering

Power Distribution

Schematic Design

Integration Testing

Aerospace Experience

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Minimum of 8 years of electrical design experience in electrical and electronic assemblies

Experience creating production-level engineering documentation for manufacturing

Experience with integration and testing support in manufacturing environment for 1st article builds

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in the aviation industry is preferred

Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills for interfacing with senior management and customers

Mentoring skills for guiding other engineers

Active Secret Clearance preferred but not required

Work Environment

The work environment includes a focus on electrical design within a manufacturing @context. Candidates will interface with senior management and customers, and occasionally travel within the U.S. East Coast is required. The role involves working with schematic capturing tools and conducting integration testing in manufacturing environments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbia, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $72.12/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 Columbia,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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