Electrical Design Engineer

Actalent; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 87,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electronics Engineer to design and analyze data-processing, communication, and electrical systems for radiation detection products in Oak Ridge, TN. You will mentor junior engineers and share engineering best practices while supporting cross-functional teams.

The role focuses on embedded analog/digital circuitry, PCB layout in Altium, and production-field support with up to 15% travel. A strong background in PCB/Electrical design and schematic capture is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of PCB/Electrical Design Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics
• Experience in analog circuit design
• Practical experience and proficiency with Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout.

Responsibilities

• Work within a cross-functional engineering team to support the development and sustainment of radiation detection products.
• Develop electrical wiring diagrams, schematics, interconnects, and assembly drawings. Release designs into the companys PLM systems via engineering change orders and established workflows.
• Design and develop embedded digital and analog circuits for radiation detection products, which may include components such as FPGAs, embedded microcontrollers, HV circuitry for PMTs, low-noise front ends, and ADCs.
• Design data-processing and communication circuitry to facilitate communication between subsystems and external equipment.
• Develop, review, update, modify, and approve electrical design plans, circuits, and system designs.
• Develop proof of concept prototype circuits to support design verification.
• Research emerging technologies, components, and design methods relevant to radiation detection products.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and PCBs to the component level to identify root causes.
• Collaborate with field service, manufacturing, and external customers to diagnose electrical issues, identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and support implementation and verification through continuous improvement processes.

Skills

PCB/Electrical Design Experience

Electrical Schematic Capture

Analog circuit design

Altium Designer

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

OrCAD

Job description

Job Title: Electronics Engineer Job Description As a Electronics Engineer, you will design and analyze complex data-processing, communication, and electrical systems utilized in our radiation detection products. Collaborating with a cross-functional team, you will engage in research, develop testing methods, design custom printed circuit boards, and offer production and field support as needed. Additionally, you will provide technical guidance to junior electrical engineers and interns while helping to establish and share engineering best practices across the team.

Essential Skills

• - 8+ years of PCB/Electrical Design Experience - Electrical Schematic Capture. (YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IS IMPORTANT)
• - Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics
• - Experience in analog circuit design
• - Practical experience and proficiency with Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout.

Responsibilities

• - Work within a cross-functional engineering team to support the development and sustainment of radiation detection products.
• - Develop electrical wiring diagrams, schematics, interconnects, and assembly drawings. Release designs into the companys PLM systems via engineering change orders and established workflows.
• - Design and develop embedded digital and analog circuits for radiation detection products, which may include components such as field programmable gate arrays, embedded microcontrollers, high voltage circuitry for photomultiplier tubes, low noise front ends, and analog-to-digital converters.
• - Design data-processing and communication circuitry to facilitate communication between various subsystems and external equipment.
• - Develop, review, update, modify, and approve electrical design plans, circuits, and system designs.
• - Develop proof of concept prototype circuits to support design verification.
• - Research emerging technologies, components, and design methods relevant to radiation detection products.
• - Troubleshoot electrical systems and printed circuit boards to the component level to identify root causes.
• - Collaborate with field service, manufacturing, and external customers to diagnose electrical issues, identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and support implementation and verification through continuous improvement processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• - M.S. in Electrical Engineering is a plus.
• - Practical experience in the Radiation Detection field is a plus.
• - Experience with Altium, KiCad, OrCAD preferred.
• - Experience in cradle to grave hardware design to manufacturing.
• - Familiarity with FPGA and PCB layout.
• - Ability to independently plan and complete work, raise risks and dependencies promptly, and collaborate with others to meet project objectives.
• - Willingness to travel up to 15% domestically and internationally, with the ability to acquire necessary travel documents.

Work Environment

The work environment involves collaboration within a cross-functional team, requiring flexibility to accommodate different time zones. Occasional travel is necessary, up to 15% domestically and internationally. The role involves engaging in both design and field support, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers and contribute to innovative radiation detection solutions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Oak Ridge, TN.

Pay and Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $62.50 - $72.11/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)
• Workplace Type
• This is a fully onsite position in Oak Ridge,TN.
• Application Deadline
• This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026. About Actalent

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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