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Principal Software Engineer
LEI LAZEL, Inc.
Remote, United States
…goal is to enable the future of the product while making the system easier to understand, change, test, deploy, and operate. Sometimes that means modernizing a system. Sometimes it means…
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Junior Engineer - Signal Design
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Queens, NY
- $38.12 to $46.34 USD / hour
…2024, this 24/7/365 operation served 75.5 million riders on a system that stretches nearly 120 miles – from Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in Manhattan to Montauk on the eastern tip…
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Senior Security Engineer
Sage Care Inc
Palo Alto, CA
- $145,000 to $175,000 USD / year
Hospitals trust Sage with patient data, and every new health system brings security reviews and audits. As our first dedicated Security Engineer, you'll own security and compliance across…
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Sr Electronics Engineer
Albers Aerospace
McKinney, TX
Albers Aerospace is seeking a highly motivated Senior Electronics Engineer to support the detailed design, development, integration, and testing of advanced electronic systems for defense…
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Senior Principal Reliability Engineer
BAE Systems
Merrimack, NH
Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams (Quality, HW/SW Design, Manufacturing, Test) to drive resolution of failure investigations.
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Senior Principal Systems Engineer
BAE Systems
Nashua, NH
…requirements, developing operational systems concepts, performing system architecture trade studies, originating design concepts or performing systems level integration and test for highly…
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Senior Azure Cloud Engineer (.NET + AI Tools)
Hearst
Durham, NC
We are seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer (.NET + AI Tools) to design, build, and optimize cloud-native applications that power FDB’s enterprise healthcare solutions. This is a hands-on…
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Senior Software Engineer
UnitedHealth Group
Boston, MA
- $91,700 to $163,700 USD / year
Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered voice solutions to address complex business challenges with an emphasis on the responsible use of AI
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Distinguished Space Systems Engineer
The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.
Cambridge, MA
The Space and Mission Critical Systems group at Draper is seeking a Space Systems Engineer with broad technical skills to work within multi-disciplinary teams to design, develop, test,…
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Junior QA Automation Engineer
Element Solutions
Remote, United States
- $65,000 to $85,000 USD / year
Element Solutions is looking for a reliable and has a readiness to learn Junior QA Automation Engineer. The Junior QA Automation Engineer supports the design, development, execution, and…
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Senior Backend Engineer - (Java/Spring Boot)
Gen Digital Inc.
New York, NY
- $135,000 to $178,000 USD / year
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a bias toward clear, maintainable system design.
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Space Systems Engineer (Senior)
KBR
Washington, DC
The Space Systems Engineer serves as a critical position responsible for the system-wide management and technical execution of complex spacecraft programs. The position provides leadership…
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Staff Software Engineer, Platform
Sharp Performance
Remote, United States
We're hiring a Staff Software Engineer to co-own that problem. You'll help set the technical direction for the platform, write a real share of the code, and raise the bar for how the squad…
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Senior Specialist, Quality Engineering (Software Solutions)
L3Harris Technologies
Huntsville, AL
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer (Software Solutions)
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
BLOOMFIELD, CT
…Opportunity? The Otis Service Center is seeking a hands-on Senior Mechanical Engineer to support internal departments and North and South America field service and maintenance teams. The…
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Senior/Principal R&D Systems Electrical Engineer - Nuclear Deterrence Systems, NM/CA, Onsite
Sandia National Laboratories
Livermore, CA
…complex electrical systems and subsystems, from requirements and design maturation to integration, testing, qualification, production realization, fielded-system support, and system-level…
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Senior Design Verification Engineer, Multimedia/AI/ML, Silicon
Google
Mountain View, CA
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Senior Software Engineer, Android Bluetooth, Platforms and Devices
Google
Mountain View, CA
…including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and…
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Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Systems/Firmware, Pixel Display
Google
Mountain View, CA
…including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and…
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Senior TPU Validation Engineer
Google
Mountain View, CA
Collaborate with the team responsible for Silicon validation of TPU (Tensor Processing Unit - Google’s custom ML accelerator) design in mobile System on Chip (SoC).
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Senior Software Engineer, AI/ML GenAI, Google Ads
Google
Mountain View, CA
…including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and…
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Senior Software Engineer, AI/ML, Google Workspace
Google
Sunnyvale, CA · Mountain View, CA
…including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and…
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Electrical Engineer
Actalent
Chicago, IL
- $80,000 to $120,000 USD / year
Electrical Engineer Solar, Power & Energy (Direct Placement/Hybrid)We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join a rapidly growing energy organization in the Chicago area. This is a direct…
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Safety Systems Engineer
Actalent
Round Rock, TX
- $75 to $85 USD / hour
Job Title: Senior System Safety & Reliability Engineer (Part-Time, SME)Job DescriptionThis part-time Senior System Safety & Reliability Engineer role offers the opportunity to serve as a…
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Senior Quality Engineer - DIRECT HIRE
adecco
Devens, MA
- $85,000 to $130,000 USD / year
The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for leading, developing, and maintaining the site’s quality validation, product qualification, and risk management programs, ensuring alignment…

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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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