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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Actalent
- **Location:** Acton, MA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Network Interface Controllers, Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Tools, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Verification and Validation (Software), Subsystems, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Integrated Service Routers
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/ma/acton/a2a543c2-8295-421b-833e-567190ec13f1

## About the Role

Sensors
Physics
Visionary
Leadership
Innovation
Spacecraft
Simulations
Test Design
Communication
Remote Sensing
Electro-Optics
Test Automation
Problem Solving
Embedded Systems
Embedded Software
Security Clearance
Electrical Systems
Root Cause Analysis
Systems Engineering
Systems Integration
Software Engineering
Computer Engineering
Engineering Analysis
Technical Leadership
Systems Architecture
Aerospace Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Requirements Management
Engineering Documentation
Engineering Design Process
C++ (Programming Language)
Integrated Service Routers
Verification And Validation
Python (Programming Language)
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), Candidates may have a background in systems engineering, electrical systems, embedded/software systems, or system integration and test. The ideal candidate brings strong multidisciplinary engineering experience and the ability to work across hardware, software, electrical, optical, and test organizations., Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.

Experience developing or integrating complex aerospace, defense, space, sensor, or EO/IR systems.

Experience with some combination of:

Systems architecture and requirements development

EO/IR sensors and payloads

Electrical/electronic systems

Embedded or real-time software

Hardware/software integration

Verification and validation

Assembly, integration and test

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing

Automated test development

Familiarity with engineering tools and technologies such as Python, C/C++, embedded systems, modeling/simulation tools, requirements management tools, or automated test frameworks is beneficial.

Experience working with spacecraft, satellites, remote sensing, missile defense, ISR, optical sensors, or other mission-critical aerospace/defense systems is highly desirable.

Strong technical problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.

Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

U.S. citizenship required.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance. Active clearance is preferred., 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.

## Description

Support development of EO/IR sensor and space payload architectures, requirements, interfaces, and operational concepts.

Develop and manage system, subsystem, hardware, software, and interface requirements throughout the engineering lifecycle.

Support system integration, verification and validation, and test of complex hardware/software systems.

Perform engineering analysis, trade studies, modeling, simulation, and technical risk assessment.

Work across electrical, software, optical, mechanical, and test disciplines to resolve system-level technical issues.

Support assembly, integration and test (AI&T) activities, including system verification, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.

Develop and maintain engineering documentation, interface control documents (ICDs), test procedures, verification plans, and technical deliverables.

Participate in technical and design reviews and communicate engineering results to technical leadership, customers, and program management.