Electrical Engineer

Description:

Actalent is seeking a hands-on, energetic Electrical Engineer to contribute to the design, analysis, and integration of electrical systems for rugged, safety-critical aerospace products. This role involves schematic capture, parts selection, hardware verification testing, and troubleshooting electrical assemblies to ensure high reliability and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design aerospace products, including embedded microcontrollers, sensors, data acquisition interfaces, and monitoring circuitry.

• Develop hardware architecture and design from customer requirements to determine system and hardware needs.

• Select components, perform derating, and design for high-reliability, severe environments.

• Conduct reliability analysis and coordinate testing.

• Satisfy built-in-test and fault monitoring requirements for control systems and embedded applications.

• Develop operational, maintenance, and testing procedures for electronic products and systems.

• Create and use test software and custom test equipment for design verification and manufacturing qualification.

• Prepare, review, and maintain design documentation, operational reports, and maintenance schedules.

• Troubleshoot electrical device problems for efficient resolution.

• Research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks.

• Produce cost-effective products according to specifications.

Essential Skills:

• MS or BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 2 years of circuit design experience for embedded systems.

• Ability to independently evaluate and apply engineering techniques and procedures.

• Experience working in highly regulated environments (FAA).

• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, time management, and project management skills.

• Ability to create technical proposals and present ideas.

• Highly motivated, self-directed, and capable of working autonomously.

• Eligibility as a “U.S. Person” per ITAR 22 CFR 120-130.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Familiarity with signal integrity and hazardous material selection.

• Experience with brushless DC motors, circuit simulation, power supply design, DC-DC power, and Altium.

• Microcontroller experience.

• Aviation FAA certification (DO178) is a plus.

Work Environment:

• Fully on-site at Eden Prairie, MN.

• Primarily focused on design, schematic creation, and electronics troubleshooting.

Pay and Benefits:

• $40–$60 per hour

• Potential benefits (subject to eligibility): medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident and hospital coverage, 401(k), life insurance, short/long-term disability, HSA, transportation benefits, EAP, PTO, vacation/sick leave

Application Deadline:

• October 31, 2025

About Actalent:
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and science services, providing talent solutions to help companies advance their initiatives through specialized experts. With a network of nearly 30,000 consultants and 4,500+ clients worldwide, Actalent supports innovation, scale, and speed-to-market for Fortune 500 companies.