• Electrical Engineer

    Actalent (Pasadena, CA)


    Job Title: Electrical EngineerJob Description

     

    The Electrical Engineer will focus on the full lifecycle design and development of printed circuit boards (PCBs) for spaceflight and ground support systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in schematic capture, circuit analysis, and component selection, with experience taking designs from concept through production and support.

    Responsibilities

    + Design and develop complex PCBs for spaceflight and ground systems.

    + Perform schematic capture and circuit analysis using industry-standard tools.

    + Select components with consideration for reliability, availability, and radiation tolerance.

    + Collaborate with mechanical, software, and systems engineers to ensure design integration.

    Essential Skills

    + 10+ years in electrical engineering, primarily focused on design.

    + Proficient in PCB design and development.

    + Experience with Altium and schematic capture.

    + Hands-on lab experience with oscilloscopes, multi-meters, and other lab equipment.

    + Familiarity with high-speed digital design concepts, FPGA, and DDR SDRAM.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BS EE).

    + Experience in aerospace/aviation or other regulated environments preferred.

    + Understanding of MIL Spec requirements.

    + Experience in embedded systems design and development.

    Work Environment

    The work environment involves a smaller team, providing the opportunity to work on the full product lifecycle. Currently, there are more programs than engineers on staff, allowing for a dynamic and challenging work setting. Products are launched into space every four weeks, with applications in multiple programs including lunar and Mars missions. This position offers the chance to design products that will quickly make their way into space.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pasadena, CA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $85.00/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 Pasadena,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 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.