• Systems Engineer

    Actalent (Pasadena, CA)


    Job Title: Systems Engineer

    Job Description

    The Systems Engineer will collaborate closely with software, hardware, and mechanical engineering departments to ensure the successful design and delivery of a lunar product. This role involves working intimately with customers to lead requirement definition and compile design and interface requirements. The Systems Engineer will support the development phase of the project, focusing on requirements, design, and implementation.

    Responsibilities

    + Define, control, and execute all processes needed for successful design.

    + Derive product and system requirements from customer requirements/specifications.

    + Lead requirement definition for spaceflight projects, focusing on Earth observation, risk management, and hardware/software integration.

    + Engage in documentation writing and requirements management.

    Essential Skills

    + 5 years of Systems Engineering experience with space products.

    + Experience in requirements management, spaceflight, and requirements definition.

    + Strong working knowledge of software, hardware, and other engineering disciplines.

    + Experience working as a Systems Engineer during the design phase of product development.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + New product development experience.

    + Space flight experience.

    Work Environment

    This role offers the opportunity to design products that will quickly be deployed in space. With a smaller team, candidates have the chance to work on the full product life cycle. The current environment has more programs than engineers, and products are customized per program/customer, used in 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 Jun 20, 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.

     

    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 due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.