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Job Title: Systems Engineer

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role:

An innovative aerospace organization is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the design and delivery of a next-generation lunar product. This position involves close collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams and direct engagement with customers to define and manage system requirements. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the full product lifecycle—from concept through deployment.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Define, control, and execute systems engineering processes for successful product design.

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

+ Lead requirements definition for spaceflight projects, with a focus on Earth observation, risk management, and hardware/software integration.

+ Collaborate across disciplines to ensure cohesive system architecture and design.

+ Author technical documentation and manage requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications:

+ Minimum 5 years of Systems Engineering experience with spaceflight products.

+ Proven expertise in requirements management and systems integration.

+ Strong interdisciplinary knowledge across software, hardware, and mechanical systems.

+ Experience supporting the design phase of product development.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience with new product development in the aerospace sector.

+ Hands-on involvement in spaceflight missions, particularly lunar or Mars programs.

+ Familiarity with tools such as DOORS, Cameo, or similar requirements management platforms.

Work Environment:

This role offers the opportunity to design and deliver products that will be deployed in space on accelerated timelines. With a small, agile team and a high

volume of active programs, engineers are empowered to work across the full product lifecycle. Projects are highly customized and span a range of missions,

including lunar and Mars exploration.

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 Jul 24, 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.