Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Engineer - Syracuse, NY

Job Description

Collaborate in an Agile environment with other engineering disciplines and program personnel to perform engineering research, design, development, modification, and evaluation in support of complex systems and their components, equipment, sub-systems, and networks. Conduct trade studies, perform dynamic analyses, allocate and trace requirements, develop algorithms, author test procedures, verify requirements, integrate and test, perform root cause analysis, resolve defects, interface with vendors and customers, and interact with engineers of other disciplines to deliver quality products.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to research and design complex systems.

• Conduct trade studies and dynamic analyses to evaluate and improve system components.

• Develop and verify algorithms and test procedures.

• Integrate and test systems to ensure quality and performance.

• Perform root cause analysis and resolve technical defects.

• Interface with vendors and customers to ensure project success.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).

• Experience with Analog/Digital Circuits.

• Hands-on testing and troubleshooting skills.

• Familiarity with common laboratory engineering tools including logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators, digital multi-meters, and other support equipment.

• An active US Security Clearance (Secret or higher).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Matlab and integration testing.

• Proficiency in using oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.

Work Environment

Located in Syracuse, NY, the campus is large with secured areas. Approximately 1600 people are based in Syracuse, with over 700 in the engineering department. The Systems Engineering group consists of about 180 people across requirements, system integration, system test, and special systems. The work schedule follows a 9/80 pattern with flexible hours. The role offers the opportunity to work on exciting programs involving both legacy and new technologies. Benefits include a 4-day work week (with flexible Fridays), 15 days of vacation accrual, 6 paid holidays, life insurance, disability coverage, HSA contributions, 401K options, and access to an employee discount program. Annual performance reviews with potential merit increases are also available.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Liverpool, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/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 Liverpool,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 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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