Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Engineer Job Description
The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for hardware design work, conducting root cause investigations, performing worst-case analysis, assessing electrical derating performance, supporting hardware-software integration, and enhancing manufacturing scalability for an electromechanical propulsion product. This product involves components such as motors, motor drivers, solenoids, sensors, and power electronics up to 300 watts.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop hardware for electromechanical propulsion systems.
- Conduct root cause investigations to identify and resolve issues.
- Perform worst-case analysis to ensure product reliability.
- Support hardware-software integration efforts.
- Improve manufacturing scalability for hardware components.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in schematic and hardware design.
- Experience with Altium design software.
- Expertise in root cause failure analysis.
- Ability to conduct analog design and worst-case analysis.
- Knowledge of power electronics design.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
- Experience designing power electronics up to 300 watts.
Work Environment
The role supports Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) programs, including Eagle Eye, Roadrunner, Ghost, Anvil, and Fury. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to multiple propulsion-based programs.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Costa Mesa, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $89.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Costa Mesa,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026. 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability,
please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the
city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law
shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,
including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications
and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you
acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.