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Job Title: Systems Engineer 3

Job Description

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to join our Systems Engineering Integration team The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong expertise in requirements engineering, system architecture design, verification, and validation, while showcasing knowledge of the Systems Engineering V-Diagram process as per ARP4754A/ARP4761 standards. This role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including hardware, software, safety, and test engineering, to ensure robust system development, compliance with certification standards, and alignment with the company's future goals.

Responsibilities

+ Lead and support the definition, decomposition, and allocation of requirements from aircraft-level to system and item level.

+ Develop and maintain functional and logical airplane and system architecture.

+ Ensure functional hazard assessments, preliminary system safety assessments, and common mode analyses align with safety objectives.

+ Guide item design and implementation, ensuring traceability to higher-level requirements.

+ Plan and execute verification and validation activities across the V-model, including item verification, system integration verification, and aircraft-level verification.

+ Support safety analyses, such as SSA and FMEA/FMES, and ensure compliance with aerospace/defense regulations, including DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A, and ARP4761.

+ Collaborate with software and hardware engineering teams during design and testing phases.

+ Provide documentation and support for certification authorities, such as FAA and EASA.

+ Participate in technical design reviews, audits, and interchange meetings.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related technical field.

+ 5 years of experience in systems engineering lifecycle within aerospace, automotive, or complex system domains.

+ Hands-on experience with V-Diagram processes including requirements, design, implementation, verification, and validation.

+ Knowledge of safety assessments, such as FHA, PSSA, SSA, CMA, FMEA/FMES.

+ Familiarity with certification frameworks, including ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-178C, and DO-254.

+ Strong analytical thinking, clear technical writing, and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with requirements management tools, such as DOORS.

+ System modeling skills using SysML/UML, Cameo, or equivalent.

+ Experience in test planning and execution across multiple integration levels.

+ Knowledge of aircraft design development and certification.

Work Environment

This position requires working 100% onsite, Monday through Friday, in either Renton, WA. The schedule is from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Everett, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $57.00/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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 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.