Job Title: Electrical Engineer - RF Fuze and Electronics Systems
Job Description
This full-time electrical engineer role supports advanced defense programs by providing electronics systems engineering and RF fuze testing for government-designed electronic fuze assemblies. The engineer serves as the primary technical representative for electronic fuze systems, working closely with vendors, internal production teams, and U.S. Government partners. The position focuses on establishing and sustaining electronic test capabilities, executing and overseeing qualification and acceptance testing, and supporting the integration of fuze designs into new weapon platforms. The role also contributes to research and development, safety assessments, and live-fire and range test activities, helping ensure mission-critical systems perform reliably in demanding environments.
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical representative for electronic fuze systems, acting as a key interface between vendors, internal engineering, manufacturing, quality, and U.S. Government stakeholders.
Establish, maintain, and improve electronic and RF test capabilities for government-designed electronic fuze assemblies.
Plan, execute, and oversee qualification and acceptance testing for electronic fuze systems and related electronic assemblies.
Perform board-level functional and RF testing of electronic assemblies to validate performance and compliance with requirements.
Interpret and apply schematics, block diagrams, and interface control documents (ICDs) to evaluate vendor deliverables and internal designs.
Troubleshoot electronic hardware issues, analyze test data, and drive corrective actions to resolve performance or reliability problems.
Support the integration of fuze designs into new weapon platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure proper fit, function, and performance.
Contribute to research and development activities, including new product initiatives incorporating cutting-edge technology for training rounds and related systems.
Participate in safety assessments, live-fire testing, and range test activities to validate system performance in operationally relevant conditions.
Work closely with program managers and R&D/new product development teams to drive efforts on current and future programs and to meet evolving customer demands.
Collaborate regularly with inspectors, manufacturing teams, and supplier quality engineering to ensure product quality and compliance.
Travel to vendor sites, government facilities, test ranges, and training locations as needed to support testing, integration, and training activities.
Document test plans, procedures, results, and technical findings using standard office productivity tools and communicate outcomes to stakeholders.
Essential Skills
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field such as RF engineering, electromechanical engineering, or electronics.
3+ years of experience in electronics engineering, electronics test engineering, or a closely related field.
Applied experience performing board-level functional and RF testing of electronic assemblies.
Ability to interpret schematics, block diagrams, and interface control documents (ICDs) and to evaluate vendor deliverables for compliance and quality.
Experience troubleshooting electronic hardware, analyzing test data, and driving corrective actions.
Comfort working as a technical interface with vendors, internal engineering and manufacturing teams, and government stakeholders.
Experience with RF circuits, radio frequency concepts, and hardware design.
Experience with EMC testing or related electromagnetic compatibility considerations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint for documentation, reporting, and project coordination.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability and willingness to travel approximately 25% to vendor sites, government facilities, test ranges, and training locations.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance if required for the position.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Defense industry experience is preferred but not required; formal U.S. Government/DEVCOM fuze training is provided.
Experience working on training rounds, ammunition, or similar defense-related products is beneficial.
Experience in supporting R&D and new product development initiatives in a highly regulated environment.
Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively across customers, suppliers, manufacturing, R&D, and quality functions.
Demonstrated ability to work on multiple programs simultaneously and support competitive bids for new work.
Interest in working on mission-critical defense systems and supporting complex, long-term programs.
Work Environment
The role operates within a clean, modern manufacturing and engineering environment focused on training rounds, grenades, and ammunition for commercial and government customers. The engineer reports to the Director of Advanced Programs and works closely with program managers and R&D/new product development teams, contributing to both current and future programs. The position is full-time, salaried, and exempt, with business and contracts secured for the next several years, providing a high degree of stability and a strong pipeline of work, including a large multi-year project for a cutting-edge training round. The culture emphasizes a growth mindset and offers opportunities for professional development and advancement as the team and operations expand. The engineer regularly interacts with inspectors, manufacturing, supplier quality engineering, customers, and suppliers, and supports activities at government facilities and test ranges. The organization supports continued learning, including tuition reimbursement, and uses standard office productivity tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint to manage documentation and projects.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Janesville, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $130000.00/yr.
Company benefits will be shared upon initial conversation with Actalent and any related questions can be answered at this time. Thank you for expressing interest in working with Actalent.
401(k) matching - Dental insurance - Health insurance - Health savings account - Life insurance - Paid time off - Vision insurance - Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Janesville,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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