Senior Electrical Engineer

Actalent - Middletown, RI

Full-time - Senior

Middletown, RI

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior Electrical Engineer position at Actalent involves researching, designing, developing, modifying, evaluating, and testing a variety of electronic equipment and systems, particularly in the context of unmanned surface vehicles and sonar technology. This role requires a high level of expertise in electrical engineering, with responsibilities that include conducting experimental tests, developing specifications, and interacting with senior management on complex problems that impact business operations.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, modify, evaluate, and test electronic equipment and systems including radar and radiation detection equipment.
• Conduct experimental tests on equipment and evaluate results.
• Develop specifications for selecting components and equipment.
• Review vendors' abilities to support development.
• Establish operational objectives and assignments, reviewing them with management.
• Work on complex problems requiring evaluation of intangible variables.
• Exercise independent judgment in developing methods and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Interact regularly with senior management or executive levels on functional matters.
• Determine and pursue courses of action essential for obtaining desired outcomes.
• Manage and be responsible for staff development and supervision.

Requirements

• Must be eligible for a Secret US Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 6 years of related experience.
• PCB design experience required.
• Mixed signal design experience.
• High-speed digital design preferred.