Electrical Engineer

Actalent; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Restricted Stock Awards

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Actalent in Richmond, CA is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to lead the electrical architecture for autonomous marine platforms. You will review diagrams, develop power distribution and control systems, and ensure integration with mechanical and software teams to deliver reliable, scalable designs for harsh marine environments.

The onsite role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 2 years’ experience in circuit design, PCB tooling (Altium Designer preferred,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an electrical engineering role.
• Strong proficiency in electrical circuit design, analysis, and system integration.
• Experience using PCB design tools, with Altium Designer preferred.
• Familiarity with circuit simulation tools such as Cadence or equivalent platforms.
• Experience working with embedded systems and basic programming skills in languages such as C++ or Python.
• Strong understanding of electrical components, wiring practices, and electrical safety considerations.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues in complex systems.
• Experience with power systems, battery integration, and energy management.
• Willingness to participate in field deployments and sea trials as part of system validation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Review circuit diagrams, schematics, and layouts for accuracy and reliability.
• Plan, develop, and refine electrical systems for autonomous marine platforms.
• Own electrical architecture for subsystems across WAM-V and PowerBuoy platforms.
• Design, develop, and prototype electrical assemblies for marine environments.
• Integrate electrical systems with mechanical and software components.
• Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Support system bring-up, validation, and testing in labs and field deployments.
• Gather feedback and refine designs for performance and manufacturability.
• Ensure designs meet reliability, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Create and maintain wiring diagrams, BOMs, and test procedures.

Skills

Electrical circuit design

System integration

Troubleshooting

Power systems

Battery integration

Field deployments

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety considerations

Wiring practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer – Autonomous Marine SystemsJob Description

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and interpret circuit diagrams, schematics, and electrical layouts to ensure accurate and reliable designs.

• Plan, develop, and refine electrical systems for autonomous marine platforms, including power distribution, control systems, and signal integrity.

• Own the electrical architecture for subsystems across WAM-V® and PowerBuoy® platforms and ensure consistency and scalability.

• Design, develop, and prototype electrical assemblies, including wiring harnesses, connectors, enclosures, and PCB-based systems suitable for marine environments.

• Integrate electrical systems with mechanical and software components by working closely with cross-functional engineering teams.

• Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis on electrical systems in both laboratory and field environments.

• Support system bring-up, validation, and testing, including active participation in field deployments and sea trials.

• Gather and internalize feedback from team members, manufacturing, and customers, and refine designs to address performance, usability, and manufacturability needs.

• Ensure that all electrical designs meet reliability, safety, and environmental requirements for marine operation, including corrosion resistance, sealing, vibration tolerance, and thermal performance.

• Create and maintain clear electrical documentation, such as wiring diagrams, bills of materials, and test procedures, and simplify these materials to be usable by operators of all skill levels.

Essential Skills

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

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an electrical engineering role.

• Strong proficiency in electrical circuit design, analysis, and system integration.

• Experience using PCB design tools, with Altium Designer preferred.

• Familiarity with circuit simulation tools such as Cadence or equivalent platforms.

• Experience working with embedded systems and basic programming skills in languages such as C++ or Python.

• Strong understanding of electrical components, wiring practices, and electrical safety considerations.

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues in complex systems.

• Experience with power systems, battery integration, and energy management.

• Willingness to participate in field deployments and sea trials as part of system validation.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with marine, outdoor, or other ruggedized electrical systems.

• Familiarity with environmental sealing, corrosion mitigation, and ruggedization techniques for harsh environments.

• Hands-on experience with prototype builds, hardware integration, and field testing.

• Experience working with autonomous systems, robotics, or unmanned vehicles.

• Eligibility for U.S. government security clearance, if required for specific projects.

Work Environment

This is an onsite role based in Richmond, working primarily in an engineering and lab environment with access to test equipment, prototype hardware, and marine platforms. The position involves close collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams and regular interaction with mechanical and software systems. You will support system bring-up, validation, and testing in both lab and field settings, including participation in sea trials and other on-water deployments. The work includes hands-on activities with electrical assemblies and ruggedized marine equipment in an environment focused on innovation, reliability, and real-world performance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Richmond, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

Salary range is $105,000 - $115,000 per year and includes the following: Bonus potential Restricted Stock Awards Benefits include: Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Disability Insurance 401(k)

• Bonus potential
• Restricted Stock Awards
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 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 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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