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Robotics Software Engineer
True Talent Solutions Partners
Watertown, MA
- $130,000 to $180,000 USD / year
- Hands-on experience integrating hardware and software, with a solid understanding of full-system robotics.
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Senior Mission Software Engineer
Varda Space Industries
El Segundo, CA
The Senior Mission Software Engineer is responsible for Varda's critical ground segment software, and the platform it runs on which enables spacecraft operations. We operate at the…
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Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Engineer
Varda Space Industries
El Segundo, CA
As a Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Engineer, you will own the full life cycle of GNC development at Varda, from design through to unit, hardware-in-the-loop, on-vehicle…
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Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Systems
True Talent Solutions Partners
Palo Alto, CA
- $145,000 to $275,000 USD / year
- Engineer scalable, reliable, and fail-safe services for high-stakes environments.
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Senior Staff Engineering Program Manager (EPM)
Northrop Grumman
Dulles, VA · McLean, VA
Lead IPT Leads and Subsystem Leads over various disciplines (Systems, Hardware, Software, Integration and Test, Production, etc) through all phases: proposal, design, build, delivery
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Software Development Manager, EC2 Control Plane, EC2 S4
Amazon
Arlington, VA
…to replace a legacy Java service. After a 1:1 focused on an engineer's development plan, you meet with partner teams to align on an upcoming dependency-validation rollout. Between…
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Senior Full-Stack Engineer
True Talent Solutions Partners
Remote, United States
- Comfort working as an early-stage engineer without an established playbook; familiarity with functional or hardware description languages, multi-agent systems, large-scale projects, or…
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Varda Space Industries
El Segundo, CA
The Senior Embedded Software Engineer on the Flight Software team is responsible for determining how our spacecraft behaves & operates in orbit and building reliable software to ensure it…
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Project Engineer, CLT100
Amazon
Hamlet, NC
You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with…
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Sentinel - Staff Systems Engineer - 17379
CORP-Corporate Office
United States
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer (level 5) to join its team. This position is in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel program. Northrop Grumman…
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Sentinel - Staff Systems Engineer - Mechanical Systems Design Integrator
CORP-Corporate Office
United States
…Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems,…
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Optomechanical Engineer - 2
SP - Launch Vehicles
United States
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is looking for a Optomechanical Engineer - 2 to support the Electro-Optics Group within the Launch Vehicles business unit in Chandler, Arizona.
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Principal Optomechanical Engineer - 3
SP - Launch Vehicles
United States
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is looking for a Principal Optomechanical Engineer - 3 to support the Electro-Optics Group within the Launch Vehicles business unit in Chandler, Arizona.
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Systems Engineer II
WIN, LLC
EAU CLAIRE, WI
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Analytics Engineer III
GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS
WAUKESHA, WI
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Quality Engineer
DUCOMMUN LABARGE INC
APPLETON, WI
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Principal Engineer, SCADA Engineering (B
INVENERGY LLC
MADISON, WI
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Network Engineer L2 (Texas) - TS/SCI Poly required
EMTAK LLC
San Antonio, TX
We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer with significant hands-on Cisco and Arista configuration, deployment, and sustainment experience. The ideal candidate will support network…
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Mid-Level Supplier Quality Engineer
The Boeing Company
Oklahoma City, OK
- $93,500 to $144,900 USD / year
Boeing is seeking a Mid-Level Supplier Quality Engineer to work in Boeing Global Services located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania . This Quality Engineer will…
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Media Infrastructure Engineer
GPL Technologies
Raleigh, NC
We're partnering with a rapidly growing media production company in North Carolina to find an experienced Media Infrastructure Engineer to support its expanding production environment.
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Sentinel - Principal/Sr. Principal Technical Services Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Roy, UT
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Technical Services Engineer to join its team. This position is in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel program.…
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Sentinel - Electrical Engineering Manager 2
Northrop Grumman
Roy, UT
…Product Teams (IPTs) to develop and review Electrical System hardware requirements, specifications, designs, trade studies, and analyses for the purpose of supporting incremental system…
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Lead, Information Security Systems Engineering
L3Harris
Salt Lake City, UT
You will work closely with software, networking, FPGA, and hardware engineers to integrate security requirements, verify requirements have been met, and build the body of evidence to…
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Senior Mainframe Engineer FNTS (Remote/Work From Home)
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
…fits into our organization's success. The Senior Mainframe Engineer plays a critical role within our managed services engineering team, providing technical leadership and driving…
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Project Engineer
INNOVA SOLUTIONS INC
SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Actalent

Payload Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70.00 - $96.00/hr.

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Pay: Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70.00 - $96.00/hr.
Experience: 7+ years of mechanical design experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 30, 2026

Original job description

Job Title: Payload EngineerJob DescriptionThe Payload Engineer will take ownership of the mechanical design and integration of payload hardware for the Next Gen XXLUV. The role involves designing payload housings, mounting structures, and mechanical interfaces for proprietary and third-party payloads, considering tight constraints on pressure, volume, mass, and center-of-gravity. The engineer will develop drawings and Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and support prototype builds, integration testing, and at-sea validation.

Responsibilities

Own the mechanical design and integration of payload hardware for the Next Gen XXLUV.
Design payload housings, mounting structures, and mechanical interfaces under tight constraints.
Develop drawings and ICDs.
Support prototype builds, integration testing, and at-sea validation.

Essential Skills

7+ years of mechanical design experience.
Strong 3D CAD experience with SolidWorks, NX, Creo, CATIA, or comparable software.
Experience designing and releasing mechanical hardware into fabrication.
Strong knowledge of GD&T, drawings, and tolerance stackup.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in payload mechanical integration.
Knowledge of pressure housings and pressure-rated enclosures.
Experience with sealed/environmentally protected enclosures.
Familiarity with AUV/UUV, submarine, or subsea experience.
Understanding of aerospace/spacecraft payload integration.
Ability to manage mass, volume, and center-of-gravity.
Knowledge of O-rings, penetrators, and underwater connectors.
Experience with Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
Familiarity with FEA / structural analysis.
Experience with prototype build and integration testing.

Work EnvironmentThis is a very hands-on mechanical design and integration role, requiring the engineer to work from concept and CAD through prototype hardware, integration testing, and field/at-sea validation. The position supports the development of a new clean-sheet large autonomous underwater vehicle program and is based in Santa Ana, CA at a Proto-Factory. The role requires onsite presence 5 days a week, with potential flexibility to be clarified during recruitment. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Costa Mesa, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70.00 - $96.00/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 position based out of Costa Mesa, CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Costa Mesa,CA.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.

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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