• Electrical Engineer

    Actalent (Manassas, VA)


    Job Title: Electrical Engineer

    Job Description

    We are seeking a multi-disciplinary Electrical Engineer to join our Submarine Electronics development team. This is a mission-critical, long-term opportunity supporting a new 7-year program. The role is pivotal in overseeing non-propulsion electronics across more than 20 submarine subsystems, with a focus on video, audio, and networking technologies.

    Responsibilities

    + Integrate, test, and present complex video/audio/networking systems to internal and external stakeholders.

    + Support video signal distribution across subsystems using KVM over IP, multicast networking, and fiber-based video switching.

    + Develop and execute test procedures for COTS, ROTS, NDI, and custom components.

    + Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams and participate in technical review boards.

    + Troubleshoot and debug systems in a classified lab environment.

    + Contribute to system-of-systems recommendations and integration strategies.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.

    + 9+ years of experience with military hardware design processes and specifications.

    + Experience with evaluation of COTS, ROTS, NDI, and/or custom components.

    + Experience creating test procedure development and execution.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience participating in Integrated Product Teams, review boards, and customer reviews.

    + Proficiency in Python, Bash, or Linux.

    + Familiarity with video standards such as RGB, DisplayPort, Digital Video Interface (DVI).

    + Experience with USB interfaces.

    + Experience with TCP/IP & UDP/IP.

    + Experience with end-of-life assessments and evaluations.

    + Experience with networked video distribution and streaming, or Remote Network Adaptor (RNA).

    + Experience with routing and switching protocols, IP, Subnet, Network Route, DHCP, UDP multicast.

    + Experience with analog audio performance.

    Work Environment

    This position follows a hybrid work model, requiring 2 days on-site and 2 days working from home each week. The role involves working in a classified lab environment, necessitating a Secret clearance for access.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Long-term-Contract position based out of Manassas, Virginia.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $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 hybrid position in Manassas,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2025.

    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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.