Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Join a dynamic team responsible for the electronics design of aerospace embedded products. This role involves working with microcontrollers, FPGAs, power supplies, protection, output drivers, and sensor signals circuitry. You will be tasked with designing schematics, controlling subsystems such as BLDC motors and actuators, and working from customer requirements and statements of work to determine systems and hardware requirements. Additionally, you will prepare design documentation, project schedules, and test reports, ensuring designs are suitable for rugged environments with extended temperatures, EMC, ESD, and vibration. Your role will also involve component selection and derating for high reliability in severe environments.

Responsibilities

• Design electronics for aerospace embedded products, including microcontrollers and FPGAs.
• Develop schematics and circuit designs.
• Control subsystems such as BLDC motors and actuators.
• Determine systems and hardware requirements from customer requirements and statements of work.
• Prepare design documentation, project schedules, and test reports.
• Design for rugged environments with considerations for temperature, EMC, ESD, and vibration.
• Select components and perform derating for high reliability.
• Generate test software for hardware design validation.
• Create detailed bills of materials and assist in sourcing electronic components.
• Troubleshoot electrical device problems efficiently.
• Collaborate with PCB Layout Engineers to provide recommendations.

• 2-year degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering.
• 15+ years of circuit design experience for embedded aerospace or vehicular systems.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Proficiency in embedded microcontrollers.
• Strong ability to read and interpret schematics.
• Effective communication skills for both internal and external interactions.
• Ability to create technical proposals and presentations.

• Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering is strongly desired.
• Experience in BLDC motor or FADEC design.
• Experience in regulated industries such as automotive, military, or industrial electronics.
• Knowledge of FPGA and networking drivers.
• Experience with high power systems.

This position requires onsite work with one work-from-home day per week. The work involves engaging with high-profile electronics projects, including collaborations with notable companies and exciting ventures such as an EV helicopter project.

The pay range for this position is $62.50 - $72.12/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 Toledo,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 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.

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