At least 5 years
Jr. Electrical Engineer
Location: Hauppauge, NY
Overview
Are you an Electrical Engineer who enjoys getting hands-on with electronics, troubleshooting complex systems, and seeing designs come to life in the lab? We are seeking a Jr. Electrical Engineer to join an award-winning engineering services firm supporting commercial and aerospace clients throughout Long Island.
This role offers the perfect blend of hands-on testing and engineering design work, allowing you to develop your technical skills while working alongside experienced engineers on cutting-edge electronic products. You'll gain exposure to a variety of technologies, work directly with real-world customer projects, and contribute to products used in demanding commercial and aerospace applications.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on testing, validation, and troubleshooting of commercial and aerospace electronic products, representing approximately 75% of the role
- Diagnose electronic circuit and assembly failures, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions
- Conduct schematic capture and design support activities using engineering design software, including Cadence tools
- Support senior electrical engineers with testing, debugging, and technical project tasks
- Utilize oscilloscopes, voltmeters, and other electronic measurement equipment to verify product performance and specifications
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, PCB layouts, engineering drawings, and design documentation
- Analyze test data, document findings, and contribute to product improvements
- Collaborate with project teams to resolve technical issues and maintain project schedules
- Support multiple client projects across a variety of industries and technologies
- Maintain detailed records of testing procedures, results, troubleshooting efforts, and corrective actions
- Participate in engineering reviews, team meetings, and technical discussions
- Provide clear communication regarding project status, technical findings, and recommendations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university
- 2 to 5 years of electrical engineering experience
- Strong hands-on experience troubleshooting electronic circuits and assemblies
- Ability to read, interpret, and work from electrical schematics and PCB documentation
- Experience with schematic capture and electronic design software
- Proficiency using oscilloscopes, voltmeters, and related electronic test equipment
- Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals, including circuit analysis, voltage, current, and signal behavior
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative engineering team
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Requirements
- Experience performing root-cause analysis and troubleshooting electronic systems
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple technical assignments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working on a variety of client-driven projects and technologies
- Ability to maintain accurate technical documentation and test records
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality engineering solutions
- Capability to adapt to changing project priorities in a fast-paced environment
Why Join Us?
- Work on advanced commercial and aerospace electronic products
- Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies across multiple industries
- Collaborate with experienced engineers in a highly technical environment
- Develop both testing and design engineering skills
- Opportunity to work with modern tools, equipment, and software including Cadence
- Award-winning engineering services organization with a strong reputation for technical excellence
- Family-oriented company culture that values employee development
- Casual work environment with a supportive and collaborative team
- Regular company events and holiday celebrations
- Exposure to diverse client projects and innovative technologies
- Every other Friday off year-round, supporting exceptional work-life balance
- Long-term career growth opportunities within a stable and growing organization
Schedule
- Full-time position
- Primarily onsite in Hauppauge, NY
- Laboratory-based engineering environment
- Every other Friday off throughout the year
- Flexible, team-oriented culture focused on delivering high-quality engineering solutions
Key Skills
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Troubleshooting
- Circuit Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis
- Oscilloscopes
- Voltmeters
- Electronic Testing
- Aerospace Electronics
- Commercial Electronics
- Schematic Capture
- Cadence Allegro
- PCB Layout Interpretation
- Electronic Diagnostics
- Validation & Verification Testing
- Technical Documentation
Ideal Candidate
You are a hands-on Electrical Engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges and digging into complex electronic systems. You have experience troubleshooting circuitry, working with lab equipment, and interpreting schematics, but you're also interested in expanding your design capabilities through schematic capture and engineering development work. You thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy variety in your projects, and are looking for a company that combines technical excellence with a supportive, family-oriented culture.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Hauppauge, NY.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Hauppauge,NY.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Posting ID: JP-006280293