• Senior Electrical Engineer

    Actalent (Tempe, AZ)


    Job Title: Electrical Engineer

    Job Description

    We are seeking an Electrical Engineer who will take full responsibility for customer technical requirements and transform them into robust, efficient solutions. In this role, you will develop advanced Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) for Power Supplies, Battery Chargers, and Battery Management Systems that meet real-world needs. You will create, simulate, and test complex mixed-signal circuits using tools like SPICE and MATLAB, driving designs through rigorous qualification testing to meet industry standards.

    Responsibilities

    + Develop advanced Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) for Power Supplies, Battery Chargers, and Battery Management Systems.

    + Create, simulate, and test complex mixed-signal circuits using tools like SPICE and MATLAB.

    + Drive designs through rigorous qualification testing to meet industry standards such as DO-160 and MIL-STD-704.

    + Lead Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR) and Critical Design Reviews (CDR) to ensure designs meet technical, cost, and schedule objectives.

    + Resolve challenges in existing products while delivering reliable, next-generation solutions.

    + Use cutting-edge lab tools (oscilloscopes, signal generators, DMMs) to troubleshoot, validate, and perfect designs.

    + Develop detailed test plans, reports, and acceptance procedures to ensure designs excel in performance and reliability.

    + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring products from concept to production.

    Essential Skills

    + Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in circuit design focusing on power electronics (AC/DC, DC/DC converters, battery chargers).

    + Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in analog and digital design with strong skills in PWM control, Power MOSFETs, and IGBT technologies.

    + Full product lifecycle experience.

    + Minimum of 2-3 years of experience with EMI/EMC principles and mitigation strategies.

    + Proficiency in lab equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, DMMs) for troubleshooting and validation.

    + Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.

    + Ability to follow ITAR regulations.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + C/C++ programming experience.

    + Experience managing different priorities within the role (contractors, engineering services, etc.).

    + Cross-functional experience.

    + Openness to joining a smaller aerospace company.

    + Master's Degree.

    + Minimum of 3 years of experience designing to meet industry standards like DO-160 and MIL-STD-704 or similar regulatory standards.

    Work Environment

    The work is performed in both office and manufacturing environments, with exposure to standard temperature-controlled office conditions and variable shop floor conditions. Noise levels may be moderate to high at times. This is a full-time onsite position with flexible hours, typically operating from 8-5. The role requires the ability to lift documents and work materials up to 40 pounds and communicate clearly with personnel at all organizational levels. Our team fosters cross-functional teamwork and values long tenure, with two engineers retiring at the end of the year.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Tempe, Arizona.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

     

    I have the benefots guide, they have 9 company Holidays and up to 2 weeks of PTO after their first year.

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Tempe,AZ.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 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.