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Job Title: Systems EngineerJob Description

The focus of this role is to support unmanned, manned, and optionally piloted aircraft platforms and unmanned ground vehicles. The successful candidate will be involved in all project phases from definition, design, to testing. They will develop requirements, create system design documentation, utilize existing analytical models, develop new models, and plan and conduct tests to validate requirements.

Responsibilities

+ Analyze customer and stakeholder requirements, decompose requirements, derive requirements, and allocate them 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 and reports.

+ Create test cases based on requirements documentation.

+ Develop system and subsystem interface definitions, system schematics, and system 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 to ensure conformance with functional specifications.

Essential Skills

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

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

+ 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.

+ Technical leadership capabilities.

+ Experience in Defense and/or Aerospace industry.

+ Experience in Aircraft is essential; experience in unmanned aircraft is a plus.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Self-directed with a results-oriented mindset.

+ Sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.

+ Experience with software and subsystem integration, aircraft electrical systems, and operational test execution.

Work Environment

The position may require 25-50% travel, depending on location, with minimal travel for those at testing sites like OKC and Tehachapi. Candidates can work out of various locations, including Round Rock, Sacramento, Tehachapi, Crane, Oxford Michigan, Jupiter FL, Baltimore, MD, or Huntsville. In Sacramento, there is a SCIF facility as well as a traditional facility. Candidates in Dallas need strong software and hardware test experience to support embedded development teams. The work environment is dynamic and may involve exposure to schematics and operational test execution.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sacramento, CA.

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 Sacramento,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 6, 2026.

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.