• Electrical Engineer

    Actalent (Fort Lauderdale, FL)


    Job Title: Electrical Engineer

     

    Industry: Defense

    Job Description

    Design, develop, and test avionics electronic hardware, including analog and digital circuits, embedded systems, and power electronics. Support system integration of avionics hardware with software, sensors, and aircraft systems.

     

    Conduct reliability, environmental, and functional testing in compliance with aerospace standards. Prepare detailed engineering documentation including schematics, test procedures, design reports, and compliance documentation.

     

    Troubleshoot and resolve issues in prototype and production avionics systems.

     

    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new capabilities supporting customer needs. Ensure all designs meet safety, reliability, and airworthiness certification requirements.

     

    Manage diminishing supply and obsolescence risks by identifying end-of-life components, evaluating alternatives, and developing mitigation strategies.

     

    Perform reverse engineering of legacy avionics hardware to support redesign, modernization, replication, or replacement of obsolete components and systems.

     

    Work with supply chain and procurement teams to qualify replacement parts, manage vendor relationships, and ensure long-term supportability of avionics products.

    Essential Skills

    + 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering.

    + Current or ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance.

    + Experience in mixed signal, analog, and digital design.

    + Experience in simulation and testing.

    + Proficiency in PCB design

    + Experience in regulated environments, particularly in avionics or aviation.

    + Experience with FPGA is nice to have

    + Proficiency in Python, LabVIEW, and C++

    + RF experience is nice to have

     

    Work Environment

     

    This is an onsite role

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Lauderdale, FL.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $57.69 - $67.30/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 Fort Lauderdale,FL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 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.