Job Title: Systems Engineer
Job Description

The Systems Engineer will support unmanned, manned, and optionally piloted aircraft platforms and unmanned ground vehicles. The successful candidate will develop requirements, create system design documentation, maintain existing analytical models, develop new models, and plan and conduct tests to validate requirements. This role involves cradle-to-grave project involvement from definition and design to testing.

ResponsibilitiesAnalyze customer and stakeholder requirements, decompose and derive requirements, and allocate them to system and subsystem elements.Develop system architecture for new and existing systems.Conduct trade studies and perform design research to determine optimal requirements and system architecture.Develop test plans, test cases, and reports based on requirements documentation.Create system and subsystem interface definitions, system schematics, and system design documentation.Lead and conduct testing as applicable.Work in adherence to structured and defined development processes.Collaborate with the Software Engineering Team to develop software system requirements and test requirements.Participate in planning, design, testing, and deployment of moderately complex engineered systems and software to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements.Essential SkillsBachelor’s or master’s degree in aerospace, electrical, or mechanical engineering.5 - 7 years of industry experience.Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher.Experience developing system requirements and architecture in conjunction with engineering team.Self-directed with sharp analytical abilities and excellent communication skills.Capable of working effectively in a dynamic environment with technical leadership capabilities.Results-oriented with a sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.Experience working within the Defense and/or Aerospace industry.Experience in aircraft systems is required; experience in unmanned aircraft systems is a plus.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in operational test execution and exposure to schematics and Cameo.Knowledge of systems engineering methodologies such as the V-Model.Experience with tools such as DOORS, Atlassian products, and requirements management tools.Work Environment

The work environment involves various locations, including Indianapolis/Alabama, Round Rock, Arlington, OKC, Sacramento, Oxford, and Tehachapi, CA. Some roles may involve up to 50% travel, with up to 75% travel during testing phases. Specific locations like Dallas require strong software and hardware test experience to support embedded development teams. The Sacramento location includes a SCIF facility. Candidates may need to travel up to 25% of the time, particularly if based in Austin or Arlington, with potential travel to California, Oklahoma, North Dakota, and Alabama. The role offers a long-term project with the opportunity to transition to a permanent position for the right fit.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $85.00/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 onsite position in Sacramento,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 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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