Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Electrical EngineerJob Description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with 4 to 5+ years of relevant experience in power electronics and larger/high-current electrical systems. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in design from 0 to 1, whole-system electrical architecture and integration, and component selection.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate larger power systems, not limited to PCB-level design.
• Own the entire process of electrical/power problem-solving, from design and component selection to engineering tradeoffs, building, testing, and delivering functioning hardware.
• Develop and understand whole-system electrical architecture, making decisions without needing separate teams for subsystems.
• Apply grounding knowledge at a larger system level.
• Engage in hands-on hardware development, including physical integration, testing, and troubleshooting.

Essential Skills

• Electrical engineering expertise in power electronics and electrical systems.
• Experience with component selection and engineering tradeoffs.
• Hands-on experience with hardware development and system-level debugging/testing.
• Proficiency in whole-system electrical architecture and integration.
• Grounding knowledge at a larger system level.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in defense technology, electric vehicles, robotics, unmanned vehicles, aerospace, or high voltage systems.
• Wiring harness design experience.
• Strong personal hardware projects or tinkering background.
• Startup or high-growth technology experience.

Work Environment

The role requires working onsite Monday through Friday in Denver. The candidate must be able to operate autonomously, with an individual contributor mentality, in a fast-paced and startup-like environment. The work environment is hands-on with a high degree of autonomy, light direction, and multiple hats. Cross-functional collaboration is essential, and the initial role is an individual contributor working alongside an existing electrical engineer. The position requires meeting U.S.-person or permanent-resident eligibility for government-contract participation. The company offers on-site meals three days a week and a comprehensive benefits package including 100% company-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, paid time off, fully subsidized supplemental benefits, competitive parental leave, and an attractive equity package.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $67.00 - $88.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Denver,CO.

About Actalent

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