Senior Hardware Systems Engineer — Mission-Critical Systems (Hybrid)

Actalent; Warrenton (VA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

HSA

PTO / vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Staff Hardware Systems Engineer in Warrenton, VA to lead integration, verification, validation, and sustainment of mission systems. You’ll build and test complex hardware, develop verification plans, and support lifecycle management in partnership with engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and suppliers.

The role emphasizes on‑site hands‑on work, collaboration on system architecture artefacts, CM controls, and ongoing improvements to processes within a modern

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in systems engineering, integration, testing, or deployment for complex programs.
• Experience building and validating hardware and software systems in lab or field environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead system integration, verification, validation, testing, deployment, and sustainment across the lifecycle.
• Create and execute test procedures and acceptance criteria for system performance and compliance.
• Perform hands‑on build activities including rack‑and‑stack, hardware installation, and cable management.
• Develop architecture artifacts such as DoDAF views, topology diagrams, ICDs, and specs.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Systems engineering

Verification & validation

Hardware integration

Troubleshooting hardware

Configuration management

MBSE / SysML

Security clearance

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Tools

SysML tools

DoDAF architecture products

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Senior Staff Hardware Systems Engineer in Warrenton, VA to lead integration, verification, validation, and sustainment of mission systems. You’ll build and test complex hardware, develop verification plans, and support lifecycle management in partnership with engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and suppliers.

The role emphasizes on‑site hands‑on work, collaboration on system architecture artefacts, CM controls, and ongoing improvements to processes within a modern