Entry Level Systems Engineer

Actalent; Village of Liverpool (NY); Vor Ort; USD 47.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Actalent is seeking a Systems Engineer to join a collaborative engineering team in Liverpool, NY. The role focuses on requirements management, modeling, data analysis, and system design using MATLAB and DOORS to support high-impact programs.

You will work with cross-functional teams across requirements, system integration, and test, applying signal processing and modeling techniques to evaluate performance and guide design decisions in a rigorous engineering environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Experience with MATLAB, gained through academic coursework, internships, or project-based work.
• Knowledge of modeling and simulation principles and their application to complex systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply mathematics and signal processing concepts to engineering challenges.
• Understanding of systems engineering fundamentals, including systems design, analysis, and modeling.
• Familiarity with requirements management practices and tools such as DOORS.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance, including meeting all eligibility and requirements.

Aufgaben

• Support requirements management activities across the product lifecycle, ensuring system requirements are clearly defined, traceable, and aligned with project objectives.
• Perform data analysis to evaluate system performance, identify trends, and provide insights that guide design decisions and improvements.
• Contribute to modeling and simulation efforts to predict system behavior, validate concepts, and support design trade studies.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and refinement of algorithms that enhance system functionality and performance.
• Participate in systems engineering activities, including architecture definition, interface analysis, and integration planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, including requirements, system integration, system test, and special systems groups, to support end-to-end system development.
• Document engineering work products, including analysis results, models, and requirements, in appropriate tools and repositories.
• Apply signal processing, mathematics, and modeling analysis techniques to support system design and performance evaluation.
• Use tools such as MATLAB and requirements management platforms (e.g., DOORS) to perform analysis, modeling, and requirements tracking.
• Support simulation-based evaluations and test planning activities to help verify and validate system performance against requirements.

Kenntnisse

MATLAB

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Modeling & simulation

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

DOORS

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

DOORS

Jobbeschreibung

Systems Engineer

We are seeking a motivated Systems Engineer to join a collaborative engineering team focused on developing advanced technology solutions. This role is ideal for a candidate with a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering who is interested in systems design, analysis, and modeling, and who wants to contribute to complex, high-impact engineering programs.

Responsibilities

• Support requirements management activities across the product lifecycle, ensuring system requirements are clearly defined, traceable, and aligned with project objectives.

• Perform data analysis to evaluate system performance, identify trends, and provide insights that guide design decisions and improvements.

• Contribute to modeling and simulation efforts to predict system behavior, validate concepts, and support design trade studies.

• Assist in the development, implementation, and refinement of algorithms that enhance system functionality and performance.

• Participate in systems engineering activities, including architecture definition, interface analysis, and integration planning.

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, including requirements, system integration, system test, and special systems groups, to support end-to-end system development.

• Document engineering work products, including analysis results, models, and requirements, in appropriate tools and repositories.

• Apply signal processing, mathematics, and modeling analysis techniques to support system design and performance evaluation.

• Use tools such as MATLAB and requirements management platforms (e.g., DOORS) to perform analysis, modeling, and requirements tracking.

• Support simulation-based evaluations and test planning activities to help verify and validate system performance against requirements.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.

• Experience with MATLAB, gained through academic coursework, internships, or project-based work.

• Knowledge of modeling and simulation principles and their application to complex systems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply mathematics and signal processing concepts to engineering challenges.

• Understanding of systems engineering fundamentals, including systems design, analysis, and modeling.

• Familiarity with requirements management practices and tools such as DOORS.

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance, including meeting all eligibility and requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or research experience in an engineering or related technical environment.

• Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies.

• Familiarity with SysML and its use in systems modeling and documentation.

• Experience or coursework related to systems engineering concepts, including system integration, system test, and special systems.

• Comfort working with simulation tools and performing modeling analysis to support design and verification.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Attention to detail and the ability to produce clear, organized technical documentation.

Work Environment

This position is based on a large engineering-focused campus in Syracuse, NY, with a significant portion of the site consisting of secured areas. Approximately 1,600 people work at the location, with more than 700 professionals in Engineering. The Systems Engineering group includes about 180 team members and is organized into specialized areas such as Requirements, System Integration, System Test, and Special Systems. The broader Systems Team spans roughly 10 groups across five different business lines, offering exposure to diverse projects and technologies. The standard work schedule is four 10-hour days per week, with the option to have Fridays off if desired, and work hours are relatively flexible to support work-life balance within a professional engineering environment

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Liverpool, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $42.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Liverpool, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 8, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Liverpool,NY.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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