Job Information
Actalent Space Systems Engineer in Pasadena, California
Job Title: Systems Engineer
Job Description
The Systems Engineer will collaborate closely with the software, hardware, and mechanical engineering departments to ensure the successful design and delivery of lunar products. Working directly with customers on requirements, the Systems Engineer will lead requirement definition, compile designs, and manage interfaces. The role involves significant documentation writing, validation, verification, and risk management.
Responsibilities
Define, control, and execute all processes needed for a successful design.
Derive product and system requirements from customer requirements and specifications.
Lead requirement definition for Earth observation, risk management, hardware/software integration, lunar, and satellite projects.
Work closely with customers to ensure their requirements are met.
Manage the interface between different engineering disciplines.
Write detailed documentation and perform validation and verification tasks.
Identify technical risks, perform technical assessments, and control technical budgets
collaboration with other team members (including system, hardware, and software engineers) to meet agreed system designs, interfaces, protocols, etc.
Essential Skills
BS/MS/PhD Degree in Engineering
Minimum of 5 years of Systems Engineering experience with Space products.
Full product lifecycle
At least 2 years of aerospace and avionics experience (satellite flight hardware preferred)
Strong working knowledge of software, hardware, and other engineering disciplines.
Experience with requirement definition and risk management.
Proficiency in documentation writing, validation, and verification.
Work Environment
The work environment offers a unique opportunity to design products that will quickly be deployed in space. With a smaller team, you will have the chance to work on the full product life cycle. Currently, there are more programs than engineers on staff, and products are customized per program/customer and used on multiple programs including lunar and Mars missions.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr.
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 Pasadena,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 7, 2025.
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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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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