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Job Title: Systems/Certification Engineer

Job Description

Join our team as a Systems/Certification Engineer and contribute to exciting programs for major aircraft manufacturers. Work with a respected leader in avionics technology, focusing on the design, testing, and innovation of aircraft electronic systems. This role is based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and offers an opportunity to be a part of a rapidly growing company known for revolutionizing data management systems on aircraft.

Responsibilities

+ Serve as the primary customer interface on technical topics.

+ Develop derived system requirements and implement monitoring and built-in test functions in hardware and software.

+ Utilize the DOORS requirements tracing tool and other resources to meet program milestones.

+ Participate in proposal efforts by deriving technical solutions, communicating, and documenting the technical approach for proposals.

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

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

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

+ Coordinate with various 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 with a minimum of 5 years' experience in avionic system design and development.

+ 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.

+ Demonstrated time management and project management skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with brushless DC motors and/or third-party Apple accessories.

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

+ FAA certification experience is a strong plus.

Work Environment

This position is 100% on-site at the Eden Prairie, MN location. The role involves working within an engineering environment, focusing on high-tech aerospace aviation projects. The work requires interfacing with customers to ensure satisfaction with technical topics, as well as coordinating testing and meeting certification requirements. The position involves a significant amount of documentation and collaboration with other departments to meet both organizational and customer needs.

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 - $68.00/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 17, 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.