Lead Electrical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Electronics Engineer Lead for our Tactical Systems Department. In this role, you will lead the development of vetronics (vehicle electronics) products designed for Department of Defense applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of six electrical engineers in the tactical systems department as they develop new products.
• Assist the electrical engineering team with circuit design and provide suggestions for improvement.
• Oversee products throughout the entire product lifecycle.

• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Proficiency in circuit design, preferably mixed signal, but open to analog and digital.
• Experience with full product lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with ITAR compliance ( U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder).
• Proficiency in Altium Designer.
• Experience with avionics, vetronics, and embedded electronics.

• Ability to write embedded C code.
• Project management experience.
• Experience with avionics or vetronics (vehicle electronics).
• Experience in developing embedded electronics firmware.
• Experience managing a team.
• Experience in designing and troubleshooting microcontrollers and FPGA-based systems.
• Programming experience with microcontrollers in C, and firmware with VHDL or Verilog.
• Experience with environmental and EMI/EMC qualification testing per MIL standards.
• Experience with SBIR programs and military vehicle integration.
• Experience in field support and developing/managing CONOPS.

Enjoy a unique work environment that blends the entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company with the support and expertise of a larger organization. Engage in the research and development of cutting-edge technologies, such as weather sensors, vehicle electronics, fire-testing mannequins, and more.

Work on-site from Monday to Friday, with a flexible schedule around core hours (10:00 am - 3:00 pm).

Start your day any time between 6:00 am and 10:00 am, as long as you complete an 8-hour workday.

Enjoy generous benefits, including 4 weeks of PTO annually, 10 paid holidays, a 401(k) with 100% employer matching up to 4%, multiple insurance options, and more.

The pay range for this position is $76.00 - $98.00/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 Torrance,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2025.

About Actalent

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