Senior Electrical Engineer

Actalent • Berkeley, CA • 3h ago

Job Title: Senior Electrical EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Enclosure Electronics team. This role involves the development of electronic controls hardware for our large-scale battery systems, which include a variety of sensors, actuators, and custom electronics. You will encounter multidisciplinary technical challenges spanning gas sensing, electrochemistry, and high-power electronics. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and a compelling mission.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, controls, and manufacturing engineers to develop effective and reliable electrical systems.

Engage in PCB design, including schematic capture, PCB layout, board validation, and manufacturing support.

Proto@type and validate new electrical circuits and systems.

Perform troubleshooting and root-cause analysis down to the component level.

Select, evaluate, and define interfaces for sensors.

Clearly document design decisions, test results, and troubleshooting procedures.

Essential Skills

5+ years of professional experience or equivalent education in electrical engineering.

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Background in bringing products from concept to production stages.

Understanding of electrical design fundamentals.

Experience with PCB CAD tools such as Altium or similar.

Familiarity with electrical lab tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Some programming experience in languages such as Python, C/C++, or Matlab.

Must be able to obtain US work authorization.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in bringing products from concept to production stages.

Work Environment

This position requires onsite work in Berkeley, CA. The role is initially a 3-month contract with the possibility of extension or conversion. The work environment is collaborative, with opportunities to engage with various teams and disciplines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Berkeley, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $110.00/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 Berkeley,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 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.

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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