Engineering & architecture jobs in the United States

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Counted Nov 4, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 64,080
Employers: 12,606

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $111,458Across 9,753 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $35.36Across 4,723 listings
Average starting payUSD / month: $9,571Across 158 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $158,244Across 17 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 3%1,682 listings
Hybrid: 4%2,605 listings
On-site: 13%8,339 listings

Not specified: 80% (51,454 listings)

Employers hiring include Actalent (960), Lockheed Martin (785), Northrop Grumman (707).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Engineering & architecture jobs in the United States

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Manufacturing Engineer - 1108
Quantinuum
US Broomfield, CO
- $120,000 to $190,000 USD / year
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Mechanical Engineer - Actuation
Apptronik
Austin, TX
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Manufacturing Technician - Harnessing
Atoms
San Francisco, CA
- $32 to $45 USD / hour
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Tool Designer I
Textron
Williamsport, PA
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Mid-Level Structural Engineer
Sargent & Lundy
Tampa, FL
As a member of an engineering and design team, you will work on a wide range of power, energy, and industrial related projects, creating calculations to develop structural design documents,…
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Senior Civil Engineer -- Energy & Industrial Group
Sargent & Lundy
Lake Mary, FL
This position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your civil engineering degree and skills, while working in a multi-disciplined team environment with other engineers…
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Mechanical Engineer Project Consultant
Sargent & Lundy
Chicago, IL
You will be responsible for leading the Mechanical Engineering design efforts for a team of junior and senior engineers and designers.
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Mechanical Engineer - Senior-Level
Sargent & Lundy
Casper, WY
You will be responsible for leading the Mechanical Engineering design efforts for a team of junior and senior engineers and designers.
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Principal Structural Engineer
Cornerstone Energy Services
Portland, ME · Worcester, MA · Plymouth, MA
Cornerstone Energy Services, Inc. specializes in engineering, survey, and land solutions for the energy infrastructure sector. From initial concept through project completion, we provide…
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Electrical Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)
SpaceX
Redmond, WA
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Corrosion Engineer III
Corrpro Companies, Inc.
United States
Corrpro is a large corrosion engineering, cathodic protection, and corrosion monitoring business for the protection and preservation of infrastructure. Corrpro provides professional…
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Engineering Manager
Outrigger Hotels Hawaii
Honolulu, HI
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Bridge Engineer - Transportation Market
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Ridgeland, MS
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Engineering Manager
Emerald Technologies
Saline, MI
Emerald Technologies has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manager to join our Saline, MI team! At Emerald Technologies, every employee plays a meaningful role in building…
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Engineering Manager - Linux Kernel Development
Insight Global
Cambridge, MA
- $151,800 to $273,200 USD / year
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Manufacturing Engineer
Ralliant
Spartanburg, SC
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Ford
Dearborn, MI · Dearborn
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d Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
United States
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Sandusky, OH
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Manufacturing Technician III - (T3) Weekend Compressed Shift
Applied Materials
Austin, TX · Austin
Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world.…
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Quality Engineering Manager, Payments Technology - Senior Vice President
Citibank, N.A.
United States
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Manufacturing Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc
Pittsfield, MA
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
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Manufacturing Technician – Plating
adecco
Auburn, ME
- $20.82 to $21.82 USD / hour
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Mechanical Design Engineer
Mclaurin Aerospace
Houston, TX
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State of Ohio
Columbus, OH

Actalent

Electrical Engineer

Poway, CA, United States

$120,000 to $200,000 USD / year

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Job details

Pay: $120,000 to $200,000 USD / year
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

Original job description

Job Title: Electrical EngineerJob DescriptionWe offer an exciting career opportunity for an Electrical Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead in our Unmanned Aircraft Systems group. This role involves overseeing the definition, design, and initial production of one or more electrical sub-systems for an unmanned air vehicle. The sub-systems may include Electrical Power, Vehicle Management, Mission Systems, and Weapons Systems. This position requires a highly technical engineer with strong project management skills, acting as the primary representative of the Electrical Engineering department to the program team and customers.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and ownership of one or more electrical sub-systems.
Ensure that technical designs meet customer requirements and project objectives.
Develop innovative solutions for advanced technical systems, including electrical power systems and flight control systems.
Architect electrical systems, evaluate circuits, and develop aircraft power budgets.
Provide technical direction to internal engineering disciplines and vendors.
Function as an advisory or leadership role for projects or programs.
Represent the organization as a prime technical contact for assigned projects.
Address technical issues with novel and creative approaches.
Coordinate with cross-functional design engineers from various disciplines to solve design issues.
Act as a technical representative in customer and management meetings.
Manage electrical system development and testing activities for in-house and subcontractor-designed equipment.
Ensure electrical subsystems meet program schedules and status milestones.
Ensure proper design control documentation is developed and maintained.

Essential Skills

Comprehensive understanding of electrical engineering concepts such as power, grounding, analog/digital circuitry, and databus architectures.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
Six or more years of engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree, four or more years with a Master's degree, or two or more years with a PhD.
Experience with electrical engineering software such as Altium.
Expertise in power design and power budgets.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline.
Experience developing hardware or subsystems for military applications.
Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, thermal analysis, and cable harness design for airborne environments.
Familiarity with FAA Regulations, NATO Standards, Military Specifications, and other aerospace industry standards.
Experience with aircraft electrical systems.

Work EnvironmentThis role involves working in a dynamic and collaborative environment focused on Unmanned Aircraft Systems. The position requires coordination with cross-functional teams and frequent communication with customers and vendors. The work involves technical presentations and the development of innovative designs to meet project objectives. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Poway, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $200000.00/yr. 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.salary + pension + bonus eligible + benefits Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Poway, CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Poway,CA.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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.

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Skills

Project management
Electrical engineering
Leadership
Control systems
Documentation
Printed circuit boards
Communication skills
Presentation skills

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