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Senior Ocean Engineer
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Senior Traffic Project Manager
Consor Engineers
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You will provide technical leadership and strategic direction to multidisciplinary teams, guiding the development of innovative mobility, safety, and traffic operations solutions for state,…
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Principal Electrical Engineer - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
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…excellence and innovation. We are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to join our…
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Sr Electrical Design Engineer
Actalent
Cedar Park, TX
Job Title: Senior Electrical Design EngineerJob DescriptionThe Senior Electrical Design Engineer provides advanced technical expertise in facilities and industrial power systems, delivering…
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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Kiewit
Raleigh, NC
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to help drive the rapid growth of our infrastructure division and support high-impact projects across North America.…
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Lead Mechanical Engineer - Fuel & Fluid Systems
Argus Companies
Overland Park, KS
Coordinate mechanical workload and delegate work based on project needs, technical capability, availability, and opportunities for engineer development.
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Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer
Insight Global
Chandler, AZ
- $180,000 to $210,000 USD / year
We are seeking a Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and engineering of mechanical systems for complex, high-tech facilities. This position will focus on HVAC, utilities,…
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Effector RF Mechanical Section Lead
RTX
United States
The Effector RF Design Department is seeking an experienced Senior Principal RF Mechanical Engineer to serve as a Section Lead of one of our RF Mechanical sections.
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Effector RF Mechanical Section Lead
RTX
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The Effector RF Design Department is seeking an experienced Senior Principal RF Mechanical Engineer to serve as a Section Lead of one of our RF Mechanical sections.
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Senior Civil Project Manager
McMillen, Inc.
Kirkland, WA
- $124,000 to $202,450 USD / year
McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Senior Civil Project Manager (PM) to join our team. We believe Project Managers with a strong technical background best serve our clients. That is why the ideal…
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Senior Civil Project Manager
McMillen, Inc.
Portland, OR
- $124,000 to $202,450 USD / year
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Senior Refining Consultant (part-time contract)
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Houston, TX
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The Senior Refining Consultant provides consulting, technical advisory and project support for the safe, efficient, and commercially successful delivery of refining and downstream studies…
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Senior Topsides Consultant
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Houston, TX
The Senior Topsides Consultant provides consulting, technical advisory and project support for the safe, efficient, and commercially successful delivery of topsides facilities studies and…
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Senior Network Engineer
PeopleTec, Inc.
Huntsville, AL
We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to serve within a Project Management Office (PMO) in PAE Fires, providing technical support to the program's Lead Engineer and Product Manager. The…
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Senior Project Manager - Aviation
Turner & Townsend
New York, NY
Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support the growth and delivery of our aviation portfolio across the Northeast.
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Senior Engineer (Electrical Planning and Design), Electrical Engineering
natgridProd
Syracuse, NY
- $119,000 to $140,000 USD / year
National Grid is hiring a Senior Engineer for our Control and Integration department in Syracuse NY.
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RadioChemist Project Engineer
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…cutting‑edge cancer treatments. In this critical role, you’ll support multidisciplinary radiochemistry R&D projects, working closely with senior team members to advance new isotope…
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Senior Design Manager - Rail and Transit - Hybrid Remote
Parsons Transportation Group
NY · NJ
…facilities for our clients. In this role, you will perform project planning, define project goals, and devise methods to organize and deliver the engineering tasks necessary to accomplish…
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Senior Civil Project Manager
McMillen, Inc.
Boise, ID
- $124,000 to $202,450 USD / year
McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Senior Civil Project Manager (PM) to join our team. We believe Project Managers with a strong technical background best serve our clients. That is why the ideal…
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Senior Civil Project Manager
McMillen, Inc.
Denver, CO
- $124,000 to $202,450 USD / year
McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Senior Civil Project Manager (PM) to join our team. We believe Project Managers with a strong technical background best serve our clients. That is why the ideal…
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Senior Civil Project Manager
McMillen, Inc.
Newport Beach, CA
- $124,000 to $202,450 USD / year
McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Senior Civil Project Manager (PM) to join our team. We believe Project Managers with a strong technical background best serve our clients. That is why the ideal…
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Senior Civil Project Manager
McMillen, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
- $124,000 to $202,450 USD / year
McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Senior Civil Project Manager (PM) to join our team. We believe Project Managers with a strong technical background best serve our clients. That is why the ideal…
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- $90,000 to $110,000 USD / year
…range from approximately 30% to 65% of the time, depending on project needs and your level of seniority, with senior engineers often traveling less as they support and mentor junior team…
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Senior Systems Engineer, Space Systems

Herndon, VA, United States

$118,500 to $207,750 USD / year

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Pay: $118,500 to $207,750 USD / year
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

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Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer Electromagnetic & Space SystemsJob DescriptionThis Senior Systems Engineer role focuses on the design, development, and integration of first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems, with a strong emphasis on spacecraft payloads, small satellites, and advanced mission solutions for national security applications. You will exercise significant technical autonomy, define system-level objectives, and lead complex engineering efforts that deliver innovative, highly functional solutions in extremely constrained environments for defense and intelligence customers.

Responsibilities

Formulate long-term plans for the development, documentation, and deployment of engineering solutions, ensuring alignment with compliance, reporting, and safety standards.
Determine technical objectives and system-level approaches to solve advanced engineering problems across spacecraft payloads, small satellites, and related mission systems.
Evaluate the integration of engineering solutions within the broader engineering environment and ensure that documentation, testing, maintenance, and updates are thoroughly completed.
Guide the development and implementation of engineering solutions, including defining deployment strategies, resource requirements, integration plans, testing approaches, and compliance measures.
Plan and coordinate ongoing maintenance of engineering solutions, including documentation, reporting, publishing technical materials, and delivering presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
Communicate effectively with engineering professionals, solution users, and management throughout the solution development lifecycle to ensure technical clarity and alignment.
Represent the organization as a prime technical contact on contracts and projects, interfacing with Senior external personnel on technical matters that require coordination between organizations.
Participate in, and at times lead, the development of new business opportunities or the expansion of existing programs by contributing technical insight and solution strategies.
Function in an advisory or project leadership role, providing direction, guidance, and mentorship to less experienced professional staff and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Plan for future applications and enhancements of existing solutions by monitoring and incorporating new developments in engineering technology and space systems.
Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive and classified information associated with national security and government programs.
Ensure all work adheres to applicable laws, regulations, and organizational obligations, and consistently work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
Perform additional engineering and technical duties as assigned to support evolving program and mission needs.

Essential Skills

Bachelors degree, masters degree, or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution, or equivalent engineering experience in lieu of formal education.
Progressive engineering experience typically consisting of twelve or more years with a bachelors degree, ten or more years with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD.
Detailed and extensive technical expertise in engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice, with demonstrated ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines and milestones.
Real-world experience with system architecture, including defining and documenting system-level designs and interfaces.
Hands-on experience with requirements tracking, including developing, managing, and verifying system requirements throughout the lifecycle.
Experience developing and tracking system budgets, including performance, power, mass, and other resource allocations at the system level.
Proven ability to perform system-level analyses in support of trade studies and mission design decisions.
Extensive experience with orbital dynamics, attitude control systems, and orbital visualization tools used in spacecraft modeling and mission analysis.
Strong understanding of principles for spacecraft design, build, test, and operation, including end-to-end lifecycle considerations.
Experience with CONOPS (Concept of Operations) design and mission modeling for space or mission-critical systems.
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills that enable effective collaboration with other departments, customers, government representatives, and professionals at all levels.
Ability to represent the organization as a prime technical contact, communicating complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Demonstrated capability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals and contribute to project leadership activities.
Ability to quickly understand new concepts and apply them accurately in an evolving technical and operational environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience working on spacecraft payload and system development, particularly in environments requiring very large functionality in small, power-constrained platforms such as small satellites.
Background in unique system development, ground control and operational software development, and embedded software development for mission-critical applications.
Exposure to unique cyber capabilities and security-focused engineering solutions for national security programs.
Experience collaborating with defense and intelligence community customers and familiarity with their mission environments and expectations.
Demonstrated business development participation, including contributing to proposals, customer briefings, and expansion of existing programs.
Ability to develop innovative designs and solutions for advanced technical challenges in the national security arena.
Strong leadership presence with the ability to interface effectively with all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government personnel.
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Work EnvironmentThis role is based onsite in a smaller, highly specialized business unit environment, offering a close-knit, collaborative culture where you will not feel like just another cog in the wheel. The team operates on a 9/80 work schedule, providing a structured yet flexible rhythm that supports work-life balance. You will work directly with advanced technologies related to small satellites for the intelligence community, spacecraft modeling tools, orbital visualization software, and mission design systems. The environment emphasizes hands-on engineering, multidisciplinary collaboration, adherence to safety procedures, and strict confidentiality due to the national security focus of the work. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Herndon, VA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $118500.00 - $207750.00/yr. 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.will ask TA and send to recruiters who need it! Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Herndon, VA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Herndon,VA.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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