Project Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineering Project Manager

Senior Electrical Engineering Project Manager with 8 years of experience leading complex hardware and system development programs combining deep technical expertise with strong program leadership to drive product development risk management and successful product launches.

Experience desired:

• 6+ years of experience in electrical engineering and product development, including leadership of complex, cross-functional engineering programs.
• Proven track record managing hardware, firmware, systems, verification, and regulatory activities from concept through commercialization.
• Expertise in requirements management, risk management, design controls, verification/validation, supplier management, and design transfer.
• Experienced in leading multidisciplinary teams, driving technical decision-making, managing schedules and budgets, and communicating with executive leadership.
• Background in regulated industries such as medical devices, robotics, aerospace, or industrial automation.

Education

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering required.
• Master of Science (M.S.) in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, or MBA preferred.
• Additional training or certifications in Program Management (PMP), Agile, Lean Six Sigma, or Systems Engineering are highly desirable.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Newton, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $76.00/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 Newton, MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 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.

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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.