Aerospace Hardware Design Engineer – Flight Systems

Actalent; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off

Job summary

Actalent in Hampton, VA is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to design, develop and integrate electronic systems for flight missions. You will work from concept to manufacturing, collaborating with scientists, project managers and engineers to deliver robust, high‑reliability solutions using Altium Designer and PSPICE throughout the lifecycle.

Requirements include US Citizenship, a bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, and 2+ years of hands‑on experience in circuit design,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in electronic design and development.
• Proficiency in Altium Designer and PSPICE simulation tools.
• Hands-on experience with circuit design, simulation, and integration.
• Strong understanding of power electronics, EMI/EMC considerations, signal integrity, high-speed digital, and mixed signal circuit principles.
• Familiarity with PCB fabrication processes and board population.
• Ability to troubleshoot, test, and characterize electronic systems.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic circuits, including power systems, amplifiers, DACs, high-speed digital, and mixed signal designs.
• Design and develop intra-system harnessing.
• Integrate cameras, lasers, data storage, computational systems, and science instrumentation into designs.
• Modify and adapt designs to meet mission requirements for computational camera systems.
• Utilize Altium Designer for circuit design and PSPICE for simulation.
• Collaborate with external vendors for PCB fabrication and perform board population as needed.
• Conduct functional testing, troubleshooting, and assembly of electronic systems.
• Prepare detailed documentation, including schematics, BOMs, and test procedures.
• Work with manufacturing and assembly teams to ensure seamless manufacturing and delivery.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, scientists, and engineers across avionics, software, thermal/structural, and mechanical design teams.
• Occasionally support overtime efforts to meet delivery deadlines for flight missions.
• Engage with scientists, project managers, and chief engineers to ensure mission success.
• Collaborate with a team of engineers from the Electronics Systems Branch, including avionics leads, FPGA designers, and electronic designers.

Skills

Circuit design

Power electronics

EMI/EMC

High-speed digital

Mixed signal

Lab equipment

Communication

Self-starter

Altium Designer

PSPICE

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

PSPICE

Job description

Actalent in Hampton, VA is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to design, develop and integrate electronic systems for flight missions. You will work from concept to manufacturing, collaborating with scientists, project managers and engineers to deliver robust, high‑reliability solutions using Altium Designer and PSPICE throughout the lifecycle.

Requirements include US Citizenship, a bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, and 2+ years of hands‑on experience in circuit design,