100% REMOTE Satellite Platform Electrical Systems Engineer

Job Description

Manage electrical interface control documentation for power, analog, digital, and RF connections between platform and payload units and subsystems. Support electrical analyses, budgets, and design details related to power generation, storage, and distribution. Perform failure modes and effects analyses and assist with failure detection, isolation, and recovery activities. Assist with platform test activities, including the preparation and review of test plans, procedures, and reports. Conduct ionizing radiation analyses for total dose and single event effects. Draft systems engineering documentation, including requirements specifications, statements of compliance, verification matrices, and design descriptions. Support satellite development activities, such as concept of operations and communication payload integration on the platform. Participate in various program reviews, including EQSR, SRR, PDR, and CDR.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical interface control documentation for power, analog, digital, and RF connections between platform and payload units and subsystems.
• Support electrical analyses, budgets, and design details related to power generation, storage, and distribution.
• Perform failure modes and effects analyses and assist with failure detection, isolation, and recovery activities.
• Assist with platform test activities, including the preparation and review of test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Conduct ionizing radiation analyses for total dose and single event effects.
• Draft systems engineering documentation, including requirements specifications, statements of compliance, verification matrices, and design descriptions.
• Support satellite development activities, such as concept of operations and communication payload integration on the platform.
• Participate in various program reviews, including EQSR, SRR, PDR, and CDR.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5 years of experience
• Experience with system level electrical power generation
• Experience with system level electrical storage
• Experience with system level electrical distribution
• Experience with electronic unit designs
• Knowledge of wiring harnesses
• Familiarity with data bus protocol standards
• Experience with system level testing
• Understanding of space environment and communication satellites
• Knowledge of radio frequency equipment
• Familiarity with solar cell and battery technologies

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in space and communication satellites
• Knowledge of radio frequency (RF)
• Ability to lead and/or mentor junior members of the engineering team
• Demonstrated capability of efficiently working with little to no supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Knowledge of French will be considered favorably

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/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 Apr 8, 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 for other accommodation options.

Salary : $60 - $75