• Systems Engineer

    Actalent (Eden Prairie, MN)


    Job Title: Senior Systems/Certification EngineerJob Description

     

    Imagine being a critical contributor on programs for major aircraft manufacturers. We are seeking engineers passionate about innovating, testing, and designing new products in the Aerospace and Defense industry. The role involves being a subject matter expert, technical lead, and customer interface on programs involving the design of electronic systems for targeted aircraft. This position is integral to new product development teams, focusing on flight-critical systems such as data converters, fuel flow management systems, and advanced sensors/systems.

    Responsibilities

    + Act as the primary customer interface on technical topics.

    + Create derived system requirements, monitoring and built-in test functions for implementation in hardware and software.

    + Utilize DOORS requirements tracing tool and other necessary tools to meet program milestones.

    + Participate in proposal efforts, derive technical solutions, and document the technical approach for proposals.

    + Submit cost and schedule estimates for product upgrades, improvements, or development.

    + Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers.

    + Create, execute, and track project schedules and technical customer deliverables.

    + Execute the analysis, design, test, and integration required to define and support assigned products or systems.

    + Coordinate with all relevant engineering functions including digital and analog circuit design, mechanical design, component engineering, reliability, software design, and certification testing.

    + Provide engineering expertise in the maintenance and support of legacy products.

    + Support the development of documentation necessary for FAA certification and new product release.

    Essential Skills

    + MS or BS in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, or mechanical engineering.

    + Minimum 5 years' experience with avionic system design and development or related.

    + Understanding of embedded software and/or hardware engineering.

    + Experience with aircraft systems, ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, RTCA DO-178 / DO-254, DOORS, MIL-STD-461 / MIL-STD-810 / DO-160.

    + Excellent problem-solving skills.

    + Strong oral and written communication skills.

    + Highly motivated with the ability to work autonomously.

    + Demonstrated ability to work on a team with other departments to meet organizational and customer needs.

    + Demonstrated time management and project management skills.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with brushless DC motors and/or third-party Apple accessories is a strong plus.

    + Knowledge of DOORS, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is desired.

    Work Environment

    This position is 100% on-site at our Eden Prairie, MN location. The role is situated within a high-tech aerospace environment, focusing on innovation and collaboration.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $75.00/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 Eden Prairie,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 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.