Actalent

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Exciting opportunity to work at one of the leading UUV companies!

Job Description

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to contribute to the design, assembly, and testing of autonomous vehicles and auxiliary equipment. This role involves working within a portfolio of autonomous maritime products intended 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 commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
• Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of electrical system requirements into optimized methods for assembly, testing, and maintenance.
• Maintain accurate documentation and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Support development of automated test fixtures.
• Perform other electrical engineering duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Electrical engineering expertise
• Experience in electrical design
• Proficiency in quality inspection techniques such as using calipers, micrometers, and visual inspections
• Ability to interpret blueprints and conduct quality control
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government clearance

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field, or 7 years with a Master's degree, or 4 years with a PhD or Juris Doctorate in a related field
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary product development teams
• Experience with architecting platform electrical and power systems
• Experience in designing, simulating, prototyping, testing, and maintaining production-mature circuit card assemblies
• Familiarity with systems that include hardware and software components developed for DoD, Academic, or Commercial use

Work Environment

This position is part of the Unmanned Systems group, which creates advanced unmanned maritime solutions for defense, marine research, and commercial applications. The work involves collaboration with a skilled workforce of 44,000 individuals, providing design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations, and sustainment of unmanned systems, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and unmanned surface vessels. The environment is mission-driven, supporting a networked, all-domain force.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Plymouth,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 2025.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.