• Systems Engineer

    Actalent (Fulton, MD)


    Job Title: Systems Engineer

    Job Description

    We are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team and contribute to the design, development, and presentation of complex integrated physical systems. This role focuses on electromechanical systems and sensor design that operate in challenging environments, requiring a blend of engineering expertise and project management skills.

    Responsibilities

    + Develop, design, and present complex integrated physical systems, including mechanical, electrical, and communications systems.

    + Collaborate with a team of engineers to design, analyze, develop, test, and debug components and systems.

    + Manage development schedules, labor estimates, critical deliverables, system requirements, and monthly progress reports.

    + Research and implement military standards for subsystem interfaces and participate in advanced government test events.

    + Attend multidisciplinary meetings to develop key performance requirements for subsystems and translate complex information into concise metrics.

    + Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system design specifications, integration plans, and testing procedures.

    + Design and develop integrated systems that meet military specifications and create detailed system architectures.

    + Maintain and report on project schedules, risks, spending, and purchases.

    + Develop and collaborate on the integration of various subsystems, including hardware, electrical signals, and software components.

    + Ensure systems and subsystems comply with relevant military standards and regulations.

    + Engage with military clients to understand their needs and provide technical support during deployment and operational phases.

    Essential Skills

    + Requirements analysis

    + Technical documentation

    + System design architecture

    + Integration testing

    + Sensor design

    + Hardware and subsystem design

    + Familiarity with military standards and DoDAF

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, systems, or related field)

    + Minimum of 7 years’ experience working on military systems

    + Extensive experience with systems architecture development, documentation, and assessment

    + Highly motivated and able to work effectively in a small, dynamic team

    Work Environment

    Work in a small engineering environment located in Fulton, MD, with an onsite lab for testing and prototyping. The position is onsite Monday-Friday with flexible start times, offering a unique opportunity to support complex projects as a systems integrator for counter UAV technology.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fulton, MD.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $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 Fulton,MD.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 24, 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.