Electrical Systems Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Systems Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer responsible for managing multi-part systems, including board-level interfaces, harness design, and specification writing. This role involves working on the development of cooling systems for aircraft, ensuring effective interconnection and communication between various components such as valves, controllers, sensors, and data acquisition systems. The engineer will collaborate with project managers to ensure proper documentation, create test plans, and facilitate a seamless transition to manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-part systems including board-level interfaces and harness design.
• Write specifications for boards and ensure proper testing according to specifications.
• Collaborate with project managers to document requirements and develop test plans.
• Ensure effective interconnection and communication between components like valves, controllers, and sensors.
• Oversee and manage electrical assemblies and coordinate with cross-disciplinary groups.
• Write specifications and conduct analysis at the system level.

Essential Skills

• Hardware design
• Electrical engineering
• Systems engineering
• PCB design
• Experience in systems engineering including spec writing and requirements gathering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with hardware electronics
• Aerospace experience
• Proficiency in Altium
• Knowledge in both analog and digital electrical design

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Baton Rouge, LA.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $75.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Baton Rouge,LA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

About Actalent

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