Project Manager, Systems Engineer, Environmental Engineer

Job Title:

Project Manager - Spectrometer-Based Sensors

Job Description

Join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing technology in spectrometer-based sensors. This role involves managing multidisciplinary engineering teams, overseeing system engineering tasks from conceptual design to performance testing, and contributing to cutting-edge research and development.

Responsibilities

* Manage a multidisciplinary engineering team in the development of spectrometer-based sensors.

* Oversee system engineering responsibilities, including conceptual design and quality testing of instrumentation.

* Support applications development and customer support.

* Participate in diverse research and development areas to innovate and advance the field.

* Interpret principles, theories, and concepts of sensor design.

* Lead all project aspects, including staff management, scheduling, and setting priorities.

* Adhere to and support the implementation and improvement of safety, health, and environmental guidelines.

* Ensure intellectual property standards are followed.

* Initiate and maintain contacts with key technical resources.

* Interact with other researchers to share scientific knowledge and ensure proper documentation of research activities.

Essential Skills

* Strong organizational skills to keep project teams focused and track progress.

* Proficiency in formal project management tools and methodologies.

* Excellent communication skills for conveying project needs, challenges, and solutions.

* Leadership capabilities to drive projects forward and influence without formal authority.

* Experience in electronic design and integration with hardware/software programs.

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

* Project management experience.

* US Citizenship required.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Experience with SAP.

* Ability to write clear reports for government clients.

* Experience in the banknote industry is preferable.

* Master's degree or advanced degree preferred.

Work Environment

This position is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remote. Relocation assistance is available. Join a diverse team of over 3,000 experts from more than 80 nationalities, working on innovative solutions that make the world safer and more trustworthy.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Springfield, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $160000.00/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 hybrid position in Springfield,VA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 7, 2026.

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.

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