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Senior Optical Engineering Specialist
Veracity Ventures Inc.
Rochester, NY
- $120,000 to $155,000 USD / year
This position focuses on optical sensor system analysis and design, including the development of new optical sensor payloads for customer contracts and internal research and development…
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Senior Mechanical Engineering Specialist
Veracity Ventures Inc.
Rochester, NY
- $115,000 to $140,000 USD / year
The engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across optical, electrical, software, systems engineering, manufacturing, and program management. The role involves…
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Lead Systems Engineering I Systems Integration Test
Veracity Ventures Inc.
Rochester, NY
- $140,000 to $178,000 USD / year
…manufacturing, operations, and program management teams to design, develop, integrate, and deliver high-performance…
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IT PROGRAM MANAGER (APPSW/SYSANALYSIS)
U.S. Northern Command
Peterson AFB, CO
…Northern Command (N/NC) Directorate level Knowledge Management Engineer. Responsibilities Designs and develops custom software applications. Serves as the Directorate level DOW365-J…
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Sr. Systems Engineer - EADGE-T
Lockheed Martin
Virtual Three, CO
…and bring new capabilities to the UAE customer. The EADGE-T system is an integrated air missile defense, air battle management capability for the UAE integrating existing sensors, weapons…
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Lead Director Product Membership
CVS Health
Remote, United States
…Development Engineers, Data Engineers, Salesforce Analysts, and System Administrators) focused on building, scaling, and optimizing the technology that powers CVS Healthcare Delivery (HCD)…
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Electrical Engineer II
Honeywell Technologies
Arvada, CO
As an Electrical Engineer II here at Honeywell, you will contribute to the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems and components specifically tailored for process…
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Systems Engineer Senior (Level 3)
Lockheed Martin
Highlands Ranch, CO
Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all…
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Electronic Engineer
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc
Fort Collins, CO
- $90,000 to $120,000 USD / year
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Electrical/Test Engineer II
Lockheed Martin
Littleton, CO
Develop test system design documentation to communicate proposed designs to internal design and business teams, vendors and customers.
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Circuit Design Engineering Associate Manager, Avionics, Secret Clearance
Lockheed Martin
Littleton, CO
Join us as a Circuit Design Engineering Associate Manager and become a member of the US Navy's Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) D5 Life Extension 2 (D5LE2) Avionics team.
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Systems Engineering, Integration and Test Engineer
Auria (Boecore LLC)
Colorado Springs, CO
Auria is seeking a Systems Engineering & Integration Engineer to support the full development lifecycle of a portable SATCOM system. This role will be responsible for applying systems…
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Systems Architect, Staff Principal
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
Colorado Springs, CO
…aspects of the program under the guidance of the program’s Chief Engineer. As a leader on the program, the desired candidate should display a sense of ownership, urgency, and drive to…
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Network Engineer - Sr. Staff
Lockheed Martin
Colorado Springs, CO
The Network Communications Engineer will design, configure, secure, monitor, and troubleshoot complex, high-performance communication networks supporting mission-critical systems.
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Staff Full Stack Engineer (Infrastructure) - FT telework - EADGE-T
Lockheed Martin
Colorado Springs, CO
…and bring new capabilities to the UAE customer. The EADGE-T system is an integrated air missile defense, air battle management capability for the UAE integrating existing sensors, weapons…
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Staff Systems Engineer - ExPat
Lockheed Martin
Colorado Springs, CO
…and bring new capabilities to the UAE customer. The EADGE-T system is an integrated air missile defense, air battle management capability for the UAE integrating existing sensors, weapons…
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RHEL - Sr. Full Stack Engineer - FT Telework
Lockheed Martin
Colorado Springs, CO
Red Hat Certified System Administrator, Red Hat Certified Engineer, or Red Hat Ansible Automation certification
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Cloud Engineer
Maximus
Denver, CO
Maximus is seeking a Cloud Engineer to support a defense client remotely.
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OneStream Lead Analytics and Insights Engineer II Manager
Deloitte
Denver, CO
…unlock value. Your work may span strategy, operations, process design, and technology as we partner with clients to transform…
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Building Mechanical Engineer
Jacobs
Colorado Springs, CO · Denver, CO
Design fire protection systems using a performance system approach.
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Sr Staff Applications Operations Engineer – Engineering Tools Automation & AI Ops
GE Aerospace
Denver, CO · Lafayette, CO · Longmont, CO
- $131,000 to $174,000 USD / year
…engineering application pods (software, hardware and electronic design, and project and portfolio management tools) for US and UK…
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Staff Software Architect
CVS Health
Denver, CO
Serve as technical authority for system design and architecture decisions, providing guidance and governance across multiple engineering squads and product teams
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Transmission Line Engineer I, II, III, or Senior
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.
Westminster, CO
This is a professional position responsible for the complete physical layout, civil/structural analysis, and detailed design of high voltage electrical transmission lines utilizing…
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Design Engineer
RK Mechanical
Aurora, CO
The Design Engineer supports the development and integration of modular product designs by executing system layouts and detailed designs across mechanical, electrical, structural, and…
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
GPAC
Ankeny, IA
- $110,000 to $140,000 USD / year
We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer who can perform engineering related duties for the design and planning phases of multiple and/or large, complex design and…

Actalent

Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Prince George, VA, United States

$60.62 to $109.13 USD / hour

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Pay: $60.62 to $109.13 USD / hour
Experience: Extensive experience in embedded hardware design, with at least 12 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent key competency.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

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Job Title: Principal Electrical Design EngineerJob DescriptionThe Principal Electrical Design Engineer leads and advises design teams on highly complex and unique embedded hardware projects from concept through production. This role provides technical leadership in system architecture, embedded hardware design, and PCB layout while ensuring robust, manufacturable, and innovative solutions. The Principal Engineer serves as a subject-matter expert whose knowledge matches or exceeds that of customers, consults on technical requirements during quoting, and oversees design progression throughout the product development lifecycle. The position also plays a key role in mentoring engineers, building design capability across the organization, and driving continuous improvement in engineering practices.Responsibilities

Lead and advise embedded hardware design and validation activities for significantly challenging and unique product applications.
Lead or provide guidance on new and complex embedded hardware designs and PCB layouts using standard industry tools.
Deliver solutions that require multiple electrical design competencies, including power, digital, analog, and RF, with limited supervision.
Lead and advise system architecture analysis, clarify design requirements, and define appropriate electrical architectures for project teams.
Evaluate and select electronic components, and provide recommendations to component manufacturers on product roadmaps and feature enhancements.
Communicate technical aspects of projects clearly and effectively to customers and lead customer technical engagements when needed.
Drive design innovation and contribute to the development of patentable concepts and solutions.
Lead the resolution of complex design issues, managing technical trade-offs and ensuring optimal design decisions.
Train, coach, and mentor other engineers in design analysis, tools, and best practices to build team capability.
Coordinate with professional networks to address unique issues related to industry-specific regulatory and safety standards.
Lead electrical engineering projects with multiple engineers, ensuring alignment with project milestones and technical objectives.
Lead cross-functional and electrical engineering design reviews to ensure robust designs and adherence to standards.
Assess projects, identify and articulate technical risks, and support the development of project milestones within a stage-gate process.
Develop projects using a structured product lifecycle or stage-gate process (PLCQ), ensuring disciplined execution from concept to production.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support engineering and organizational goals.

Essential Skills

Extensive experience in embedded hardware design, with at least 12 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent key competency.
Proven ability to lead and advise embedded hardware design and validation for complex and unique product applications.
Strong expertise in PCB design and layout, including the use of standard PCB design tools.
Broad knowledge of high-complexity electrical engineering projects requiring multiple design specializations such as power supply theory, digital theory, analog theory, and RF design.
In-depth knowledge and practical use of key development tools and design standards, including component derating, DFMEA, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and simulation tools.
Demonstrated ability to define and analyze system architectures and clarify technical requirements for design teams.
Strong communication skills with a solid command of English, including the ability to explain complex technical topics to customers and internal stakeholders.
Ability to influence others and share best practices across teams and projects.
Experience working effectively as part of a global engineering team.
Proven capability to assess project risks, articulate them clearly, and support the development of realistic project milestones.
Experience leading electrical engineering projects involving multiple engineers and cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional and electrical engineering design reviews.
Experience mentoring and developing less experienced engineers.
Electrical Engineering degree (BSEE, MSEE, PhD) or equivalent education and experience.
Ability to develop projects within a structured stage-gate or product lifecycle process (PLCQ).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience coordinating with professional networks to resolve issues related to industry-specific regulatory and safety standards.
Track record of driving design innovations and contributing to patentable ideas or solutions.
Ability to recommend component enhancements and influence component manufacturer roadmaps based on project needs.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex design trade-offs under constraints.
Comfortable leading customer-facing technical discussions and representing engineering in external engagements.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision while providing clear direction to project teams.
Experience in applying DFMEA and other reliability-focused methodologies in design.
Familiarity with product development in high-growth or evolving environments.
Willingness to perform additional duties as needed to support project and organizational objectives.

Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a growing plant environment that supports complex electrical and embedded hardware development. You will work closely with a global engineering team and cross-functional partners, leveraging standard electronic design, PCB layout, measurement, and simulation tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and analysis software. The setting emphasizes structured product lifecycle and stage-gate processes, collaborative design reviews, and continuous improvement in engineering practices. The environment supports innovation, professional networking for regulatory and safety topics, and offers opportunities to mentor others and lead high-impact projects.Interested in learning more? Schedule a call with Recruiter, Vicky Glass, using this link: https://talentassistant.actalentservices.com/assistant/bookings/qGY4OVBM Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Prince George, VA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $60.62 - $109.13/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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Prince George, VA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Prince George,VA.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.

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Design hardware
Printed circuit boards
Electronic components
Electrical engineering
Communication skills
Coaching
Problem solving
Work independently
Process improvement

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