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Lead Systems Engineer (Fully Remote position, based out of Vienna, VA)
We believe in the power of using strong engineering principles to drive innovation and solve complex problems. We foster a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement, leveraging the full knowledge of our organization through collaborative development processes that include design and peer reviews. We combine our expertise in space electronics with right-sized development processes to create innovative, high-performance space-based electronic systems that meet our customers' evolving needs.
We are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence, and Civil space customers. We develop complex radiation effects mitigated designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.
Essential Functions:
• Lead a diverse engineering team in the development of advanced multi-function RF, processing, and/or data storage units for space applications
• Perform system design activities including requirements development, system architecture, verification and validation planning, and integration and test.
• Be responsible for the end-to-end technical execution for engineering development efforts. This position requires multidiscipline knowledge in all areas related to engineering including systems design, hardware, software/firmware, and integration and test
• Collaborate with program management on one or more programs to execute cost, schedule, and risk management
• Oversee engineering program planning and execution, work with the engineering discipline leads to assign appropriate staff to their projects, and interact with the program manager and divisional leadership to run a successful program
• Own the engineering develop process on the program and ensure the proper systems analysis and trades, technical baseline management, and requirements verification and validation activities are completed
• Prepare for and present at all major design reviews, including internal and external (customer) reviews
• The ideal candidate for this position will have equal parts technical competency, forward-thinking ideas, and a focus on execution
Education/Certification: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Engineering related discipline
Years of Experience:
• B.S. with 10 years of industry Systems Engineering, Integration/Test experience
• 2 years’ experience as a technical project lead (e.g., IPT lead, functional lead, or equivalent).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Must be eligible to obtain Secret Security Clearance (not required to begin role)
• Understanding of Systems Engineering processes with execution experience.
• Ability to lead multi-discipline teams through the development of complex electronic systems to meet rigorous space application requirements
• Ability to balance technical performance with program cost and schedule targets
• A strong technical background in hardware, software, or firmware development
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Ability to be the technical representative for the program in customer and internal meetings
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.
Salary : $150,000 - $180,000
