Lead Electrical Engineer: Analog & Control Systems

Actalent; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Healthcare

HSA support

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Actalent invites applications for a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead analog/mixed-signal design and control-system development in a space-focused environment. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, oversee testing, and ensure safety and performance standards across projects.

You will drive PCB design from schematic to layout, collaborate with external partners, and mentor junior engineers while advancing innovative space technologies in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience in system design and leadership.
• Expertise in electrical system architecture, power electronics, analog/digital circuits, and control systems.
• Lead PCB design from schematic capture through board layout.
• 7+ years of electrical engineering experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Altium, SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, and other modeling tools.
• Programming languages: Python, C/C++.
• Proficient in Microcontrollers (SPI, I2C, UART, DAQ).
• Hands-on experience with RTOS.
• Experience with PLC.
• Familiarity with safety standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of analog circuits and electrical systems.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for component integration.
• Oversee analysis, testing, and troubleshooting of systems.
• Develop and implement control algorithms and systems.
• Coordinate with partners and suppliers for component sourcing.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Draft comprehensive technical documentation.
• Stay updated on industry advancements.

Skills

Electrical system expertise

Power electronics

Analog/digital circuits

Control systems

PCB design

Team leadership

Python

C/C++

RTOS

PLC

Tools

Altium

SPICE

MATLAB/Simulink

Modeling tools

Job description

Actalent invites applications for a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead analog/mixed-signal design and control-system development in a space-focused environment. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, oversee testing, and ensure safety and performance standards across projects.

You will drive PCB design from schematic to layout, collaborate with external partners, and mentor junior engineers while advancing innovative space technologies in a collaborative setting.