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General Engineer
Missile Defense Agency
Schriever AFB, CO · Redstone Arsenal, AL
- $130,987 to $197,200 USD / year
Approve Defense Information Systems Agency Store Front circuit requests and evaluate and approve circuit test reports.
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Aerospace Engineer
U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command
Fort Eustis, VA
- $127,646 to $195,190 USD / year
About the Position: Serves as a Aerospace Engineer for the US Army Aviation and Missile Command, Aviation Integration Directorate, located in Fort Eustis, VA.
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Quality Analyst Engineer - Senior
Information Systems
United States
- $120,000 to $135,000 USD / year
· Knowledge of test-case development, test-plan reviews, and repeatable test procedures for complex distributed systems in healthcare domains.
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Civil Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Rock Island, IL · New Orleans, LA · Saint Louis, MO · Vicksburg, MS · Memphis, TN · Saint Paul, MN
- $89,508 to $126,859 USD / year
About the Position: Serves as a Journey-Level Navigation/Civil Engineer conducting complex analysis, design, and technical reviews for inland navigation structures and systems, including…
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Embedded Software Test Automation Engineer
Cintal, Inc.
Chillicothe, IL
- $90,000 to $110,000 USD / year
Develop and validate embedded software for engine control systems.
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INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER
Naval Air Systems Command
San Diego, CA · Patuxent River, MD
- $143,913 to $197,200 USD / year
You will serve as a INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER in the Mission Systems Group, Avionics Engineering Department, Avionics Systems Engineering Division, Tactical Avionics Branch of…
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Senior Lead Engineer - Design Verification
Altera Corporation
San Jose, CA
Altera is seeking a Senior Lead Engineer - Design Verification to provide hands-on technical leadership for the verification of next-generation FPGA, programmable SoC, and platform…
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E T Consultant
World Bank Group
Washington, DC
The Solution Engineer will work under limited supervision and is expected to provide informed technical advice to stakeholders. The candidate will work closely with Trust Fund business…
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Full Stack Java Engineer
Miratech
Remote, United States
Implement and support reliable integrations with internal and external systems using REST APIs, webhooks, messaging, and other appropriate integration patterns.
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SentinelOne Engineer
Jobgether
Remote, United States
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a SentinelOne Engineer based in the United States.
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Sr. Engineer, Software Engineer (Test Automation Developer)
AB3 Nationwide Life and Annuity Insurance Co
OH · AZ · IA
Test Automation Developer experienced in independently delivering reliable, secure, and scalable quality-engineering solutions throughout the software delivery lifecycle. Brings expertise…
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Consultant, Data Engineer - Reference Data Management
AB3 Nationwide Life and Annuity Insurance Co
OH · AZ
…capability that makes this information easier for teams and systems to use consistently. You’ll help establish trusted data definitions, clear stewardship practices, and reliable ways to…
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Elasticsearch Engineer *No C2C*
TEKsystems
Lincoln, MA
- $120,000 to $250,000 USD / year
Designs, implements, integrates, and maintains systems and tools to automate complex cyber activities. Applies leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts. Contributes to the…
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Manufacturing Engineer III
General Atomics
Acton, MA
With limited direction, this position is responsible for supporting the manufacturing production process of Optical systems and Optical Space Payloads to ensure they meet the mission…
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Electrical Engineer, RDPI
Amazon
Westboro, MA
As an Electrical Engineer on our team, you will design industrial control panels, select and integrate sensors and components, and develop electrical systems for packaging and sortation…
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Senior Technical Engineering Leader - Guidewire PolicyCenter & Policy Lifecycle
MAPFRE Insurance
Webster, MA
Experience designing and implementing enterprise integration solutions and distributed systems.
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Product Definition Engineer - Designer
GE Aerospace
Lynn, MA
The PDE Designer supports the engineering function to perform the design, test, or integration required to define and support assigned components, assemblies or systems that meet business…
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Power System Controls Engineer – Data Centers
Jacobs
Boston, MA
Jacobs’ Energy & Power business is seeking a Power System Controls Engineer to support conceptual planning, design, modeling, integration, and validation of Data Center controls ecosystem…
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AI Solutions Engineer
ISACA
Remote, United States
The AI Solutions Engineer is responsible for the development, integration, implementation, and maintenance of large language model (LLM) applications used to support internal business…
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Machine Perception (MP) Engineer – Level 6
Northrop Grumman
Gilbert, AZ
Design, integrate, and validate precision actuator-driver position systems for optical test and calibration
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Systems Engineer - Level 5 IPT Lead
Northrop Grumman
Chandler, AZ
Northrop Grumman Space Systems has an opening for a Systems Engineer - Level 5 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals at our Chandler, AZ site .
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Energetics Lead Engineer Propulsion – Level 4: Active Secret Clearance
Northrop Grumman
Chandler, AZ
This role will serve as the Energetics Lead for the Advanced Weapons Systems (AWS) product line with responsibility for a broad range of ordnance, pneumatic, hydraulic, and solid rocket…
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Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer IV
Northrop Grumman
Chandler, AZ
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently seeking a Lead Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer (Strike) in our Chandler AZ facility.
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Senior Test Engineer
Kelly Services
Phoenix, AZ
A growing communications technology organization is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to join its team in the Phoenix-area on a full-time basis. This onsite role focuses on testing and…
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Senior Technical Writer - SATCOM Modems
Comtech Telecom
Chandler, AZ
Engineer-Level Collaboration: Partner closely with systems architects, hardware engineers, software developers, product managers, and test teams to gather highly technical product data,…

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

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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.

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