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Senior Windows Systems Administrator
Interactive Process Technology LLC
Radford, VA
- $80,000 to $110,000 USD / year
Plan and implement new system hardware and software
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Senior UNIX/Linux Systems Engineer
Interactive Process Technology LLC
Radford, VA
- $90,000 to $110,000 USD / year
Plan and implement new system hardware and software
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Senior Citrix Administrator
Interactive Process Technology LLC
Radford, VA
- $70,000 to $130,000 USD / year
Plan and implement new Citrix and system hardware and software
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Senior IT Infrastructure UNIX Engineer
Kforce
Sunnyvale, CA
- $59 to $81 USD / hour
Kforce is immediately seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure UNIX Engineer in support of our enterprise storage and compute customer based in Sunnyvale, CA.
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Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer
Torus
Salt Lake City, UT
…through resilient, sustainable, and intelligent power. We design, engineer, manufacture, install, and support our systems end-to-end, standing behind them throughout their lifecycle. Torus…
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Quality Engineer Manufacturing Intern
Lockheed Martin
Camden, AR
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is seeking a Summer 2027 Quality Engineer Manufacturing Intern.
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Network Operations Engineer
Meta
Little Rock, AR
Meta is seeking a Network Operations Engineer to join our Edge and Network Services (ENS) Foundation NetOps team. In this role, you will utilize your knowledge in hyperscale data center…
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Principal Network Engineer, AI Infrastructure (Starshield)
SpaceX
Washington, DC
As a Principal Network Engineer you will drive the operation, build and deployment of the Starshield data center network, which supports critical national security missions. You and your…
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Senior Systems Infrastructure Engineer/Administrator
Morgan State University
MD
The Senior Systems Infrastructure Engineer is a lead technical position responsible for designing, configuring, maintaining, and securing hybrid IT systems that span on-premises…
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Quality Engineer
Icarus
El Segundo, CA
Support calibrated measurement tools, production readiness reviews, and flight-hardware acceptance as the build rate grows.
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GNC Engineer
Icarus
El Segundo, CA
Debug and iterate rapidly using flight data, hardware-in-the-loop, and field testing
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Sr Automation & Controls Engineer (SCADA)
American Water
Jeffersonville, IN
Perform upgrades, add new facilities, and provide replacement of hardware and software.
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Sr Automation & Controls Engineer (SCADA)
American Water
Saint Charles, IL
Perform upgrades, add new facilities, and provide replacement of hardware and software.
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IT Field Services Engineer
Skanska USA
Durham, NC
The Field Service Engineer will provide technical support to assist group computer system users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone or from…
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Sr. Firmware Engineer II
Samsara
Remote, United States
…collisions, and keep workers safe, all in real time on constrained…
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
Lumafield
San Francisco, CA
- $150,000 to $190,000 USD / year
The Hardware Group is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to help design, prototype, and refine the next generation of our industrial CT scanning systems. You’ll work across…
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Electronics Engineer New Grad
BubblyNet
Clearwater, FL
3 years minimum experience in working with electronics: PLC, PCB, Firmware, Hardware (in lab, school or workshop environment is ok).
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Sqa Engineer
Actalent
Newton, MA
- $30 to $38 USD / hour
Job Title: Software Quality Assurance EngineerJob DescriptionThe Software Quality Assurance Engineer develops, documents, and executes test cases for application and embedded software used…
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Golang Software Engineer
Actalent
Raleigh, NC
- $50 to $60 USD / hour
Job Title: Golang Software Engineer (Mid-Expert Platform Engineering)Job DescriptionThis contract role offers an opportunity for a mid-expert level Golang Software Engineer to join a…
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Electrical Engineer
Actalent
Scottsdale, AZ
- $90,000 to $120,000 USD / year
Job Title: Electrical EngineerJob DescriptionThe Electrical Engineer develops, maintains, and troubleshoots test equipment for medical devices, ensuring that all products meet rigorous…
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Senior Controls Engineer
Actalent
Birmingham, AL
- $120,000 to $160,000 USD / year
Job Title: Senior Controls EngineerJob DescriptionThe Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for the architecture, design, and implementation of advanced control systems supporting…
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Electrical Systems Engineer
Actalent
Baton Rouge, LA
- $45 to $75 USD / hour
Job Title: Electrical Systems EngineerJob DescriptionWe are seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer responsible for managing multi-part systems, including board-level interfaces, harness…
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Flight Software Engineer
Actalent
Houston, TX
- $45 to $55 USD / hour
Job Title: Flight Software EngineerJob DescriptionThe Flight Software Engineer plays a key role in the full software development lifecycle for satellite and lander aerospace programs. This…
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Electrical Engineer
Actalent
Loveland, CO
- $48 to $65 USD / hour
Job Title: Electrical EngineerJob DescriptionJoin our team as an Electrical Engineer where you will play a critical role in designing and developing innovative solutions that impact water…
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Lead Field Service Engineer – Automation
GE Vernova
Unspecified, VA · Unspecified, CT · Unspecified, DE · Unspecified, NJ · Unspecified, NY · Unspecified, RI · Boston, MA
Complex Troubleshooting: Serve as the primary on-site technical authority to diagnose, isolate, and resolve critical hardware/software failures in high-pressure environments.

Actalent

Flight Software Engineer

Houston, TX, United States

$45 to $55 USD / hour

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Pay: $45 to $55 USD / hour
Experience: At least 2 years of flight software experience in aerospace or closely related environments.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

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Job Title: Flight Software EngineerJob DescriptionThe Flight Software Engineer plays a key role in the full software development lifecycle for satellite and lander aerospace programs. This role focuses on designing, developing, and integrating C++ software for simulation, ground, and flight systems, ensuring reliable performance in demanding aerospace environments. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate software with hardware and support mission-critical operations.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain flight software for satellite and lander aerospace programs across the full software development lifecycle.
Develop C++ software for simulation, ground systems, and flight systems, ensuring high performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Use NASA Trick and other simulation software tools to build, validate, and refine simulation models that support flight and ground operations.
Collaborate with hardware, systems, and other engineering disciplines to integrate software into embedded hardware platforms.
Implement, test, and debug embedded software in a Linux environment, ensuring compatibility with mission requirements and system constraints.
Participate in code reviews, integration testing, and system-level validation to ensure software quality and adherence to engineering standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve software issues in simulation, ground, and flight environments, providing technical support as needed.
Contribute to documentation of software design, interfaces, and test procedures to support ongoing development and future maintenance.

Essential Skills

At least 2 years of flight software experience in aerospace or closely related environments.
Strong proficiency in C++ for embedded, simulation, ground, or flight software development.
Hands-on experience with flight software, ground software, or simulation software in operational or test environments.
Experience working with simulation software tools such as NASA Trick or similar platforms.
Proficiency in Linux for software development, deployment, and debugging.
Bachelors degree in software engineering, computer science, or a closely related technical discipline.
Solid understanding of embedded software development principles, including real-time constraints and hardwaresoftware integration.
Demonstrated ability to participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements through design, implementation, testing, and integration.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with additional C or C/C++ development in embedded or systems-level contexts.
Background in aerospace, satellite, or lander programs, or other mission-critical systems.
Familiarity with ground systems software and tools used to support flight operations and mission control.
Understanding of simulation methodologies and model-based development for complex systems.
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment and communicate clearly with hardware and systems teams.
Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on debugging complex software and integration issues.
Attention to detail and commitment to producing reliable, well-tested software for high-consequence applications.

Work EnvironmentThis position is based onsite in a collaborative aerospace engineering environment, working closely with teams developing satellite and lander programs. You will use Linux-based development systems, C++ toolchains, and simulation platforms such as NASA Trick to build and test flight and ground software. The work setting emphasizes teamwork, technical excellence, and rigorous testing to support mission success, with regular interaction across software, hardware, and systems engineering disciplines. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/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 & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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