Senior Systems Engineer

Talentify; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead multidisciplinary engineering programs from concept through delivery in Ann Arbor, MI. You will translate objectives into execution plans, develop system requirements, and coordinate across controls, electrical, software, and mechanical teams to ensure successful project execution.

The role emphasizes MBSE, embedded systems, vehicle networks, and functional safety.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of systems engineering experience in automotive, mobility, energy, or similar industries.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex technical programs.
• Strong background in system architecture, requirements development, and integration.
• Broad familiarity with embedded systems, vehicle networks, electrical systems, controls, and software development.

Responsibilities

• Lead system architecture and technical definition for multidisciplinary engineering programs.
• Translate customer objectives or Statements of Work into practical execution strategies and phased engineering plans.
• Develop system requirements, functional architectures, interface definitions, and integration strategies.
• Coordinate work across systems, controls, electrical, software, mechanical, manufacturing, validation, and functional safety disciplines.
• Develop project execution strategies by breaking complex technical challenges into achievable phases, identifying the highest-risk assumptions first, and sequencing work to maximize learning while minimizing program risk.
• Lead customer technical discussions, design reviews, and milestone reviews.
• Own the successful technical execution of projects by balancing architecture, engineering decisions, customer communication, scheduling, and risk management.
• Escalate risks early with proposed solutions, balancing technical excellence, schedule, cost, and customer priorities.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to engineering standards and best practices.

Skills

Systems engineering

Leadership

System architecture

Embedded systems

Vehicle networks

Electrical systems

Controls

Software development

MBSE

Tools

MBSE tools

Job description

Job Title: Senior Systems EngineerJob Description

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead multidisciplinary engineering projects from concept through delivery, develop practical technical solutions, and build execution strategies balancing technical excellence, schedule, cost, and customer priorities. Within your first year, you will earn the confidence of customers through sound engineering judgment and clear communication, becoming the technical leader customers and teammates rely on for difficult decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead system architecture and technical definition for multidisciplinary engineering programs.
• Translate customer objectives or Statements of Work into practical execution strategies and phased engineering plans.
• Develop system requirements, functional architectures, interface definitions, and integration strategies.
• Coordinate work across systems, controls, electrical, software, mechanical, manufacturing, validation, and functional safety disciplines.
• Develop project execution strategies by breaking complex technical challenges into achievable phases, identifying the highest-risk assumptions first, and sequencing work to maximize learning while minimizing program risk.
• Lead customer technical discussions, design reviews, and milestone reviews.
• Own the successful technical execution of projects by balancing architecture, engineering decisions, customer communication, scheduling, and risk management.
• Escalate risks early with proposed solutions, balancing technical excellence, schedule, cost, and customer priorities.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to engineering standards and best practices.

Essential Skills

• 8+ years of systems engineering experience in automotive, mobility, energy, or similar industries.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex technical programs.
• Strong background in system architecture, requirements development, and integration.
• Broad familiarity with embedded systems, vehicle networks, electrical systems, controls, and software development.
• Experience with EV systems, functional safety, MBSE, or systems engineering toolchains is preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Broad familiarity with embedded systems and vehicle networks.
• Experience with electrical systems, controls, and software development.
• Experience in EV systems, functional safety, MBSE, or systems engineering toolchains is an advantage.

Work Environment

This role involves working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines such as systems, controls, electrical, software, mechanical, manufacturing, validation, and functional safety. The work setting encourages proactive risk management and effective communication to ensure successful project execution.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ann Arbor, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $75.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ann Arbor,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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 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.

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 process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.