Job Information
Actalent Satellite Systems Engineer in Houston, Texas
Job Title: Satellite Electrical Power Systems Engineer
18+ month contract. Huge opportunity!
Job Description
Provide Satellite and Payloads Architecture for Electrical Power design and EMC, including bus power sizing, definition, performance analysis, implementation, and validation in support of the Satellite System Engineering Team. Tasks include complete electrical, EMC, and harness design, verification and validation of electrical and power architecture, satellite bus power sizing suitable to particular missions, and definition of power systems from solar arrays to battery. You will support mission analysis & requirements, define, analyze, and write requirements definition, SOC, verification and validation matrix, design description, systems budgets, equipment specifications, and test requirements for the power sub-systems based on mission requirements.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in relevant field with 5+ years of relevant experience with a Masters or 7+ years with a bachelors.
Previous design and test experience with LEO/MEO/GEO satellites and Power sub-systems. NOT GROUND STATION SATELLITES
Strong understanding of aerospace systems and engineering fundamentals.
Demonstrated capability to test systems and resolve problems.
Willing to do international travel 20% of the year. Can include Canada, Sweden, and France.
Must be citizn and ability to obtain a security clearance
Work Environment
This position offers a 100% remote work environment. The company fosters a supportive workflow with 1:1 meetings with leads and weekly team meetings to ensure cohesive team operations. Some teams use Jira for task lists, and regular meetings are held to keep everyone informed about the status of other subsystems. The role offers a competitive pay scale and the opportunity to work with a leading global commercial supplier of satellites. With over 400 missions, you will see your hard work in the greatest landscape in the world - Space
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $95.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2025.
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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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
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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
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