• Space System Integration And Test Engineer

    Actalent (Los Angeles, CA)


    Job Title: Space System Integration and Test EngineerJob Description

     

    We are looking for a Space System Integration and Test Engineer to provide leadership in system integration and testing for various components such as satellite bus, RF payloads, optical payloads, and custom terminals. You will be responsible for designing test plans and procedures to ensure performance meets customer requirements and for creating algorithms and scripts for lab and field evaluations.

    Responsibilities

    + Provide system integration and test leadership for satellite bus, RF payloads, optical payloads, and custom terminals.

    + Develop system-level test design expertise for various products and services.

    + Specify and develop integration and test plans to validate performance against requirements.

    + Create test algorithms, test scripts, and calibration routines for evaluations.

    + Analyze test data and collaborate with teams to improve product performance.

    + Design and validate mechanical, optical, and electrical support equipment.

    + Prepare reports documenting test results and communicate effectively with developers and managers.

    + Manage and track test anomalies, defects, and bugs, and implement improvements in control systems.

    Essential Skills

    + 5+ years of experience in space vehicle, bus, RF payload, or optical payload integration and testing.

    + 5+ years of developing space or communication system test requirements, plans, and procedures.

    + 4+ years of coding experience in Matlab, LabVIEW, Python, Docker, Rust on Linux platforms.

    + Experience with satellite communications payloads, optical communications payloads, and spacecraft buses.

    + Experience in developing and reviewing requirements for various test phases.

    + Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.

    + Understanding of system engineering test fundamentals.

    + Experience with test automation and optimization using Python, Matlab, LabVIEW, C/C++, Docker, Rust on Linux.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with developing automated test systems.

    + Experience writing end-to-end and integration test plans.

    + Experience with communication and electrical system test equipment.

    + Experience developing calibration procedures and conducting incoming calibration checks.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This role requires working onsite in Northridge, CA, where you will be part of a dynamic team focused on low orbiting satellite payload development.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/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 Los Angeles,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 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.