Job Title: Payload System Verification and Validation Engineer Job Description As a Payload System Verification and Validation Engineer, you will define, analyze, and validate system and subsystem requirements for digital telecommunications payloads. You will develop and execute verification plans, including defining test strategies, writing test procedures, and analyzing results. In addition, you will lead or support system-level payload test campaigns at both the equipment and spacecraft levels, interfacing with payload hardware and software teams to ensure correct implementation and traceability of requirements. Responsibilities * Define, analyze, and validate system and subsystem requirements for digital telecommunications payloads. * Develop and execute verification plans, including defining test strategies, writing test procedures, and analyzing results. * Lead or support system-level payload test campaigns, both at equipment and spacecraft level. * Interface with payload hardware and software teams to ensure correct implementation and traceability of requirements. * Participate in technical reviews and support anomaly investigation and resolution. * Work with multi-disciplinary teams including RF, digital, embedded software, FPGA, and systems engineering. * Contribute to technology evolution by identifying opportunities for design optimization and innovation. Essential Skills * Experience with telecommunication systems and electrical engineering. * Proficiency in digital payload architecture and verification testing. * Familiarity with vector network analyzers (VNA), baseband signal generators, and channel emulators. * Experience with interfaces for instrument control, including SCPI. * Experience in requirements verification by test. Additional Skills & Qualifications * Experience with space or constellation operations. * Proficiency in automated testing. * Knowledge of requirement management tools such as DOORS, Windchill, and JAMA. Work Environment This position offers a remote work environment with the possibility of 10-20% international travel to Canada. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $105.00/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 May 16, 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. 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 due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.