• Systems Engineer III

    Actalent (Huntsville, AL)


    Job Title: Systems Engineer III Job Description

     

    We are seeking a Systems Engineer III to participate in various systems engineering activities. These activities may include Concept of Operations Formulation, Requirements Definition, System Architecting, System Analysis and Design, Interface and Data Architectures, Validation and Verification, System Integration, and Lifecycle Cost Analysis. This role may involve working independently on moderately complex projects or as part of a team on larger projects. Candidates must be capable of providing efficient solutions to a variety of systems engineering challenges.

    Responsibilities

    + Participate in systems engineering activities such as concept formulation, requirements analysis, and system design.

    + Provide solutions to systems engineering problems of moderate complexity.

    + Support subject matter experts in developing technical and managerial recommendations.

    + Make decisions that impact project schedules, costs, and risks.

    + Interact with supervisors, peers, and occasionally customers to exchange factual information.

    + Provide guidance to entry-level staff and support systems engineering projects independently.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in MagicDraw and other MBSE modeling tools.

    + Understanding of the systems development lifecycle.

    + Detailed knowledge of systems engineering competencies.

    + Intermediate knowledge of at least one customer domain.

    + A Bachelor of Science and 8 years of experience or a Master of Science and 6 years of experience.

    + Active Secret clearance.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Preference for candidates with a Master of Science in System Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.

    + 2-4 years of direct systems engineering experience.

    + Experience with DOORS and other requirements database tools.

    + Understanding of DoD acquisition processes.

    + Experience supporting DoD programs.

    + OCSMP and INCOSE SEP certifications.

    + Collaborative mindset, open communication, and flexibility.

    Work Environment

    This position requires working fully onsite on Corporate Drive, near Midcity. It is a 6-month contract-to-hire role, with standard working hours from 8 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday. The work environment involves collaboration with product teams and leadership opportunities in mentoring and task assignment.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntsville, Alabama.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/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 Huntsville,AL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.