Job Title: Systems/Hardware Engineering Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Systems/Hardware Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic engineering team supporting customer projects in satellite communications, specifically within GEO satellite systems. This role requires a strong emphasis on project management, cross-functional coordination, and technical expertise in systems and hardware integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of seven engineers across systems, electrical, and hardware disciplines.
• Manage the complete lifecycle of multiple concurrent customer projects, ensuring accountability for schedules, costs, and deliverables.
• Act as the primary engineering interface with cross-functional departments including program management, operations, quality, and procurement.
• Ensure system integration across hardware, software, and firmware components, meeting unique customer configurations and technical requirements.
• Drive technical execution and communication across engineering and program teams to meet customer deliverables.
• Oversee administrative responsibilities such as training, performance development, and resource allocation.
• Contribute to the expansion of product portfolio and engineering involvement across new orbital architectures and R&D efforts.
• Collaborate closely with Satcom-focused engineering efforts, focusing on the design and integration of satellite terminals.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• 10 to 15+ years of engineering experience, ideally in systems, hardware, or electrical disciplines.
• Strong experience in project management, including responsibility for project delivery, timelines, and cost control.
• Deep understanding of Satcom systems, product lifecycles, and integration practices.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead through influence.
• Excellent communication skills, with a team-oriented and proactive mindset.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the defense industry, particularly with DoD projects and culture, is strongly preferred but not required.
• Must be eligible to obtain a security clearance; existing clearance is a plus.
• Minimal travel required (less than 10 percent).

Work Environment

The work environment is collaborative, requiring interaction with program management, operations, and quality departments, as well as procurement. This position emphasizes project management over direct people management, focusing on technical leadership and career development for engineers. Communication and people skills are vital, as is a proactive and team-oriented approach.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

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 onsite position in Plano,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 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.

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