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Job Title: Systems Engineer

Job Description

This role focuses on supporting unmanned, manned, and optionally piloted aircraft platforms and unmanned ground vehicles. The systems engineer will be involved in the entire lifecycle of projects, from definition and design to testing and validation. The successful candidate will develop requirements, create system design documentation, utilize and maintain existing analytical models, develop new models, and plan and conduct tests to validate requirements.

Responsibilities

+ Analyze customer and stakeholder requirements.

+ Decompose and allocate requirements 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, reports, and test cases based on requirements documentation.

+ Develop system/subsystem interface definitions, system schematics, and 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 complex engineered systems and software.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in aerospace, electrical, or mechanical engineering.

+ 5-7 years of industry experience, or 3-5 years if located in Round Rock, Oklahoma City, or Sacramento.

+ U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher, or the ability to obtain such clearance.

+ Experience in developing system requirements and architecture.

+ Strong analytical abilities and excellent communication skills.

+ Experience working within the Defense and/or Aerospace industry.

+ Experience in aircraft systems; experience in unmanned aircraft is a plus.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Technical leadership capabilities.

+ Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.

+ Self-directed and capable of working effectively in a dynamic environment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $95.00/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 Oklahoma City,OK.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 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.