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Job Title: Payload Software Systems Integration EngineerJob Description We are seeking a dedicated Payload Software Systems Integration Engineer to design and maintain the software integration strategy and schedule across multiple teams and subsystems. This role is crucial in ensuring the compatibility of software interfaces between digital payload units, system controllers, and test systems, and involves overseeing the integration and test campaigns of software components in lab environments and system-level payload testing. Responsibilities + Ensure the compatibility of software interfaces between digital payload units, system controllers, and test systems. + Oversee the integration and test campaigns of software components in lab environments and system-level payload testing. + Drive the verification and validation (V&V) process for integrated software, ensuring traceability to system requirements. + Coordinate closely with systems engineering to ensure software behavior aligns with payload-level functional and performance expectations. + Review software development plans, ICDs, interface documentation, test reports, and release notes to confirm completeness and compliance. + Identify integration risks early and support troubleshooting, debugging, and resolution of system-level software issues. + Foster collaboration across software, hardware, and systems teams to ensure robust and consistent integration practices. Essential Skills + Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. + 5+ years of experience in software development and integration, preferably in the aerospace or telecommunications domain. + Strong experience leading software integration activities in complex, distributed systems. + Good understanding of digital telecommunications payloads, especially architectures involving Software Defined Radio (SDR) and digital beamforming. + Familiarity with embedded software, real-time operating systems (RTOS), FPGA interfaces, and communication protocols. + Hands-on knowledge of test automation, CI/CD practices, and tools such as GitLab, Python, MATLAB, and Docker. + Ability to coordinate across disciplines and manage technical risks associated with software integration. + Must be eligible to work in Canada and capable of obtaining necessary security clearance. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Previous experience in Space and/or Constellation Operations. + Knowledge of requirements management tools such as DOORS/Windchill/Jama. + Demonstrated capability to efficiently work autonomously and with little to no supervision. + Strong written and verbal communications skills in English, knowledge of French will be considered favorably. Work Environment This is a REMOTE opportunity with 10-15% travel to Canada or France. A passport is required. This role offers the exciting opportunity to work with an international company with over 450 successful missions. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $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 19, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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