Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Job Description

This Electrical Engineer role focuses on designing and developing analog and digital electronics for motors, actuators, and related electromechanical products in a high‑reliability environment. You will support the full product lifecycle, from initial concept and circuit design through simulation, prototyping, testing, qualification, release, and sustaining engineering. The position requires a hands-on engineer who can collaborate closely with mechanical, manufacturing, quality, test, and customer teams while delivering robust, manufacturable electronic drive and interface solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analog and digital circuits for electromechanical motors, actuators, and associated control and interface electronics.

• Develop electronic drive solutions that meet motor product requirements and customer interface needs.

• Perform detailed circuit design activities, including simulation, component selection, derating analysis, and design trade studies to ensure reliability and manufacturability.

• Oversee and review PCB layout activities to ensure electrical performance, packaging compatibility, and adherence to design intent.

• Support the complete product lifecycle from concept through release, including integration, prototyping, testing, qualification, and sustaining engineering.

• Work hands-on with prototype hardware to perform troubleshooting, verification, and design refinement.

• Conduct FMEA and reliability analyses to support product development and risk mitigation.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, manufacturing, quality, test, and customer-facing groups, to ensure successful product delivery.

• Prepare and maintain clear technical documentation and design records throughout the development process.

• Support both new product development and sustaining engineering activities for existing products.

• Participate in customer technical discussions and reviews as needed to address requirements and design considerations.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• 5–7 years of current experience in analog and digital circuit design for electromechanical, motion-control, motor, actuator, or similar high-reliability products.

• Proven experience with electronic drives and interface electronics for electromechanical products.

• Strong experience in circuit design, simulation, and component selection, including derating considerations and design trade studies.

• Hands-on experience with prototype hardware, including troubleshooting and test support.

• Experience supporting products from concept through release and sustaining engineering.

• Proficiency with schematic capture, board-level design practices, and PCB layout review.

• Experience performing FMEA and reliability analysis in support of product development.

• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

• Willingness to support both new development projects and sustaining work for existing products.

• Ability to meet export-control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Working knowledge of DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 test methods.

• Experience with tools such as Cadence OrCAD, Ansys Electronics Desktop, Mathcad, Microsoft Office, Synergis Adept, and Autodesk Inventor.

• Familiarity with motor drives, power electronics integration, PCB packaging, and electrical interface development.

• Experience with qualification testing, environmental testing, and participation in customer technical reviews.

• Experience in high-reliability aerospace, defense, industrial, or motion-control environments.

• Experience integrating electronics into compact electromechanical assemblies.

• Interest in long-term opportunities with potential for direct employment.

Work Environment

This role is based in Wichita, KS, within a business focused on motors and actuators in a high-reliability engineering environment. You will divide your time between an office setting and an engineering lab, working closely with cross-functional teams to develop and support electromechanical products. The position involves regular hands-on work with prototype hardware, including troubleshooting, test support, and participation in qualification activities. You will work with modern electronic design tools and lab equipment while contributing to products used in demanding applications where reliability and performance are critical.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Wichita, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $70.00/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 Wichita,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., 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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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.