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Job Title: Systems EngineerJob Description

As a Systems Engineer, you will collaborate with customers to develop requirements for PDA systems. You will utilize your technical expertise in system development, analysis, and design to create robust, complex electro-mechanical systems. You will recommend system optimizations, improvements, and develop prototypes that integrate with existing systems, including modeling and simulation efforts. Your work will primarily involve products such as large cabinets containing servers, consoles, racking, network/communication equipment, and cabling for video transmission and distribution.

Responsibilities

+ Develop and perform systems engineering evaluations and trade studies to recommend implementations.

+ Transform customer requirements into detailed specifications.

+ Coordinate and perform additions and changes to hardware and software, including investigation, analysis, recommendation, configuration, installation, and testing.

+ Provide direct support in the daily operations of hardware and software development, including system utilization evaluation, response time monitoring, and operational problem detection and correction.

+ Participate in planning, design, technical review, and implementation for new hardware and operating systems.

+ Maintain system design standards.

+ Provide technical guidance, training, and support to the engineering staff.

+ Engage in design and requirement development phases, with initial design lasting 2-3 months and final review into production taking 9-12 months.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems/Software Engineering (BSEE, Systems, or BSME).

+ 2-10 years of experience in hardware setup, including circuit boards, cabling, connectors, enclosures, and electro-mechanical devices.

+ Experience with ruggedized equipment, displays, consoles, and GUI's.

+ Knowledge of video distribution and transmission, particularly in submarine displays and signal processing.

+ Understanding of the overall architecture of equipment and systems.

+ Ability to develop requirements and solutions through customer collaboration and creative thinking.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with military or navy projects is a plus.

+ Experience in defense or aerospace companies is preferred.

+ Excellent technical communication skills, both internally and externally.

+ Flexibility and versatility to work in a small systems group and small to medium-sized company.

+ Hands-on approach and team player attitude.

Work Environment

You will work in an engineering and lab environment, focusing on requirement validation. The role requires flexibility and the ability to collaborate across software, electrical, and mechanical teams. The company prides itself on a high-tech, information and communication systems-focused environment with an excellent culture that values family flexibility.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $62.00/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 Burnsville,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 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] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.