Hardware Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team in designing, assembling, and testing autonomous vehicles and auxiliary equipment. This role involves working on a portfolio of autonomous maritime products for defense, marine research, and commercial applications.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks.
• Design electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for various purposes including commercial, industrial, and domestic.
• Ensure logical and systematic conversion of electrical system requirements into optimized methods for assembly, testing, and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain accurate documentation.
• Other electrical engineering duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in electrical engineering and design.
• CAD tools, Altium, etc
• Circuit design experience
• Experience with R&D, quality inspection, and quality control.
• Ability to use tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Ability to perform visual inspections and work with blueprints.
• A minimum of 9 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 7 years with a Master's degree, or 4 years with a PhD or Juris Doctorate.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Extensive experience in multi-disciplinary product development teams.
• Experience in architecting platform electrical and power systems.
• Experience in designing, simulating, prototyping, testing, production, and maintenance of production-mature circuit card assemblies.
• Experience supporting the development of automated test fixtures.
• Familiarity with systems that include hardware and software components developed for DoD, academic, or commercial use.
• Attention to detail and ability to develop and maintain accurate documentation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government clearance.

Work Environment

This position is part of the Unmanned Systems group within a division that specializes in advanced unmanned maritime solutions for defense, marine research, and commercial applications. The team is involved in design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations, and sustainment of unmanned systems, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and unmanned surface vessels. The work environment is dynamic and collaborative, supporting mission-driven solutions for a networked, all-domain force.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pocasset, MA.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $65.00/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)

This is a hybrid position in Pocasset,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2026.

About Actalent

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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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adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,

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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.