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Systems Engineer – Laboratory Systems Engineering & Integration (XLab)
Astrion
Houston, TX
We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer – Laboratory Systems Engineering & Integration (XLab) support
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Principal AI Platform and Model Operations Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph
GD Information Technology, Inc.
United States
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Cabinet Vision Technician
PeopleShare by PROMAN
Rock Hill, SC
Join our team as a Cabinet Vision Technician! We are looking for a detail-oriented professional to design, engineer, and program custom cabinetry projects from concept to production using…
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Principal Software Engineer
Microsoft
BC, CA
- $142,400 to $257,500 CAD / year
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Electrical Engineer
Actalent
Halfmoon, NY
- $120,000 to $160,000 USD / year
Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics & LED Systems
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Software Engineering - Senior Software Engineer 134-2011
CommunityCare
Tulsa, OK
The Sr. Software Engineer will build out the next generation of our platform. As a Sr. Software Engineer, you are expected to work independently, and within teams, leading the development…
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Cyber Security Engineer (Cloud Security)
Jobgether
Remote, United States
- $110,000 to $130,000 USD / year
…and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Cyber Security Engineer (Cloud Security) based in the United…
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Cloud - Bare Metal Infrastructure Engineer
Jobgether
Remote, United States
- $230,000 to $290,000 USD / year
…partner is looking for a Cloud – Bare Metal Infrastructure Engineer based in United States…
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Director, Capital Design and Construction Engineering, Full Time, Day
The Valley Hospital
United States
- Full-time
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Senior Associate Engineer - Mechanical
McKinstry Company
Missoula, MT
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Transmission Line Project Engineer (Rocky Mountain)- Remote
WSP USA
Bozeman, MT · Billings, MT
WSP is seeking a Transmission Line Project Engineer to join our Power Delivery Team. This position offers a flexible work arrangements, with the option to work remotely or from one of our…
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Civil Engineering Specialist - Road Design
State of Montana
Helena, MT
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Quality Assurance Engineer - PHP
Eliassen Group
Helena, MT
- $40 to $50 USD / hour
Our client seeks a results-driven Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to support Policyholder Portal applications. The role requires manual, automation, mobile, AP
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System Test Lead
Viasat, Inc.
Carlsbad, CA · Reston, VA · Germantown, MD
- $190,500 to $285,500 USD / year
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Senior Software Engineer III
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Richland, WA · Seattle, WA
- $133,100 USD / year
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Lead Software Engineer IV
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Richland, WA · Seattle, WA
- $161,300 USD / year
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Early Career Software Engineer
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Richland, WA
- $83,100 USD / year
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Software Engineer II
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Richland, WA · Seattle, WA
- $109,000 USD / year
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Stationary Engineer
State of Connecticut
Southbury, CT
…equipment? If so, we invite you to consider the Stationary Engineer position with Connecticut Developmental…
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Mechanical Engineer – HVAC/Building Systems
Farnsworth Group
Phoenix, AZ
Farnsworth Group is seeking a Mechanical Engineer – HVAC/Building Systems. In this role, you will design and coordinate mechanical building systems for healthcare, commercial, industrial,…
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Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
Pearson
Remote, United States
As a QA Engineer, you will oversee quality assurance activities associated with software analysis. This includes developing test plans, performing exploratory testing and executing…
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Senior Backend Software Engineer
True Talent Solutions Partners
San Francisco, CA
- $200,000 to $400,000 USD / year
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Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Systems (C2/Backend/Service)
True Talent Solutions Partners
Palo Alto, CA
- $145,000 to $275,000 USD / year
Join a customer-facing product engineering team building command-and-control and autonomy software for robotic and autonomous systems. You will develop cloud and edge services that connect…
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Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer
Jobgether
Remote, United States
- $170,000 to $210,000 USD / year
…Our partner is looking for a Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer based in United…
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Java Product Engineer / Full Stack Java Developer
Jobgether
Remote, United States
- $90,000 to $110,000 USD / year
The Java Product Engineer / Full Stack Java Developer will design, develop, modernize, and support enterprise software applications in mission-critical environments.

Actalent

Systems Engineer - Space And EO/IR Sensor Systems

Acton, MA, United States

$150,000 to $200,000 USD / year

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Pay: $150,000 to $200,000 USD / year
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

Original job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support the development, integration, testing, and deployment of advanced space-based Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensor and payload systems. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace and defense programs supporting space, remote sensing, ISR, missile defense, and national security missions.The successful candidate will work across the full engineering lifecycle, partnering with multidisciplinary teams to define requirements, develop architectures, integrate complex hardware and software systems, execute verification and validation activities, and support operational deployment of mission-critical sensor technologies.This position is ideal for engineers with backgrounds in systems engineering, electrical engineering, embedded systems, software engineering, payload integration, or system test who thrive in highly technical, collaborative environments.

Key Responsibilities

Support the development of EO/IR sensor and space payload system architectures, requirements, interfaces, and operational concepts.
Develop, manage, and maintain system, subsystem, hardware, software, and interface requirements throughout the program lifecycle.
Lead and support system integration activities for complex hardware and software solutions.
Plan and execute system verification, validation, qualification, and acceptance testing.
Perform engineering analyses, trade studies, modeling, simulation, and technical risk assessments to support design decisions.
Collaborate with electrical, software, optical, mechanical, and test engineering teams to resolve system-level technical challenges.
Support Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) activities, including troubleshooting, root cause investigations, corrective actions, and anomaly resolution.
Develop and maintain engineering documentation, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), test procedures, verification plans, and technical reports.
Participate in technical reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and customer-facing program reviews.
Present technical findings and engineering recommendations to leadership, customers, and program stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
Experience developing, integrating, or testing complex aerospace, defense, space, EO/IR, or sensor systems.
Experience in one or more of the following areas:
Systems architecture and requirements development
EO/IR sensors and payloads
Electrical or electronic systems
Embedded or real-time software
Hardware/software integration
Verification and validation (V&V)
Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T)
Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing
Automated test development
Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering teams.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with spacecraft, satellite systems, remote sensing platforms, ISR systems, missile defense programs, optical sensors, or other mission-critical aerospace systems.
Familiarity with engineering tools and technologies such as:
Python
C/C++
Embedded systems development
Modeling and simulation environments
Requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama, Cameo, etc.)
Automated test frameworks
Experience supporting spaceflight hardware or payload development programs.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate brings a combination of the following:

Space, EO/IR, optical sensor, or payload system experience
Strong systems engineering fundamentals including requirements development, architecture, interfaces, and verification & validation
Hardware/software integration and test experience
Deep expertise in at least one specialty area such as electrical systems, embedded software, EO/IR technologies, or automated test systems
Aerospace or defense industry experience with clearance eligibility

Why Join Us You'll work on next-generation space and sensor technologies that directly support critical national security and aerospace missions. This role offers exposure to complex engineering challenges, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities to contribute across the full system lifecycle from concept development through deployment.Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Acton, MA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $200000.00/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.Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k, Bonus potential, Pension Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Acton, MA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Acton,MA.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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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