Jr Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Jr Electrical EngineerJob Description

The Jr Electrical Engineer will focus primarily on hands-on testing and troubleshooting of commercial and aerospace electronic products in a lab environment, while also contributing to schematic capture and design activities. This role supports senior electrical engineers by taking ownership of detailed test, debug, and documentation tasks, and offers the opportunity to work with modern design tools and measurement equipment in a collaborative, small-team setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform extensive hands-on testing and troubleshooting of commercial and aerospace electronic products in a lab environment, accounting for approximately 75% of the role.
• Diagnose issues in electronic assemblies and circuits, identify root causes, and propose effective corrective actions.
• Conduct schematic capture and basic design work, preferably using Cadence tools, for approximately 25% of the role.
• Support senior electrical engineers by taking on testing, troubleshooting, and related technical tasks to help move projects forward efficiently.
• Use oscilloscopes, voltmeters, and other electronic test equipment to validate performance and verify specifications.
• Interpret and work from schematics, PCB layouts, and design documentation to perform accurate testing and analysis.
• Collaborate with team members to review test results, document findings, and contribute to design improvements.
• Work with various client projects, adapting to different product requirements and technologies as needed.
• Maintain organized lab practices, including proper documentation of test procedures, results, and any issues encountered.
• Participate in team discussions and project meetings, providing clear technical input and status updates on assigned work.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 2 to 5 years of practical work experience in electrical engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with heavy troubleshooting of electronics and electronic circuits.
• Ability to read, understand, and work from electrical schematics and PCB documentation.
• Experience with schematic capture using electronic design software, preferably Cadence tools such as Cadence Allegro.
• Proficiency using oscilloscopes, voltmeters, and related electronic test and measurement equipment.
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering principles, including voltage, current, and circuit behavior.
• Ability to work effectively in a small team environment and support senior engineers on technical tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (MS) is preferred but not required.
• Experience working on both commercial and aerospace electronic products is a plus.
• Familiarity with PCB design and layout concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail in testing and documentation.
• Effective communication skills for sharing test results, issues, and recommendations with the engineering team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing project priorities.
• Comfort working directly with various clients and adjusting to different project environments.

Work Environment

The Jr Electrical Engineer will work in a small, collaborative team environment based out of a Hauppauge location, supporting various client projects on Long Island. The role is primarily lab-based, using modern test equipment such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters, along with electronic design software like Cadence for schematic capture. The company offers a family-oriented culture with regular holiday events and a focus on balancing hard work with an enjoyable atmosphere. Dress is casual, and the team values individuals who are professional yet relaxed, and who appreciate a workplace where colleagues can joke around and have fun while delivering high-quality engineering work. The organization is an award-winning engineering services firm that provides exposure to good technologies and offers every other Friday off year-round.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Hauppauge, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The 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 Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hauppauge,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 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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