System Integration Engineer

ACTalent; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 109,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a System Integration Engineer in Grand Prairie, TX, for a 55-week contract requiring active Secret or Top Secret clearance. The role focuses on integrating, testing, verifying, and validating complex electrical and mechanical systems for advanced defense programs.

On-site, 4/10 schedule, with a competitive hourly pay of $96.20. The candidate will lead test planning, execution, documentation, and coordination across multiple teams, ensuring regression testing and proper DT/OT

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical system design, integration, testing and verification/validation.
• Experience supporting Flight Testing, Operational Flight Testing, Development Testing (DT) and Operational Testing (OT).
• Proven ability to develop Test Plans, Test Procedures, Test Execution Schedules and Test Reports.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, test, document, and maintain system integration and test solutions.
• Integrate and evaluate electrical, electronic, and mechanical subsystems.
• Translate customer and program requirements into comprehensive test strategies and test plans.
• Develop and execute detailed test procedures, test schedules, and validation activities.
• Coordinate integration and testing across engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software interface issues.
• Analyze test data and system performance results.
• Prepare formal test reports and technical documentation for customer reviews.
• Document defects and discrepancies discovered during testing and support corrective actions.
• Conduct regression testing to validate system updates, modifications, and fixes.
• Support Development Test (DT), Operational Test (OT), Operational Flight Test and Flight Test activities.
• Verify and validate system requirements throughout the integration and test lifecycle.

Skills

Flight Testing

Operational Flight Testing

Development Testing (DT)

Operational Testing (OT)

Job description

Due to position requirements, only candidates with an active Secret or Top Secret clearance can be considered for this opportunity. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

System Integration Engineer

Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance Required

Candidates must possess an active Secret or Top Secret security clearance to be considered.

Location

Grand Prairie, TX (On-Site)

Schedule

4/10 Work Schedule (1st Shift)

Pay Rate

$96.20/hour

Duration

55-Week Contract

Industry

Defense & Aerospace

About The Opportunity

A leading defense contractor is seeking an experienced System Integration Engineer to support the integration, testing, verification, and validation of complex electrical and mechanical systems used in advanced aerospace and defense programs.

This position is heavily focused on system integration, flight testing, operational testing, and electrical system verification, making it an excellent fit for engineers with extensive experience developing and executing test programs for complex military, aerospace, or defense systems.

What You'll Be Doing

• Plan, implement, test, document, and maintain system integration and test solutions.
• Integrate and evaluate electrical, electronic, and mechanical subsystems.
• Translate customer and program requirements into comprehensive test strategies and test plans.
• Develop and execute detailed test procedures, test schedules, and validation activities.
• Coordinate integration and testing efforts across engineering teams, programs, and stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software interface issues.
• Analyze test data and system performance results.
• Prepare formal test reports and technical documentation for customer reviews.
• Document defects and discrepancies discovered during testing and support corrective actions.
• Conduct regression testing to validate system updates, modifications, and fixes.
• Support Development Test (DT), Operational Test (OT), Operational Flight Test, and Flight Test activities.
• Verify and validate system requirements throughout the integration and test lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical system design, integration, testing, and verification/validation.
• Strong experience supporting:
  • Flight Testing
  • Operational Flight Testing
  • Development Testing (DT)
  • Operational Testing (OT)
• Proven ability to develop:
  • Test Plans
  • Test Procedures
  • Test Execution Schedules
  • Test Reports
• Experience with electrical and electronic testing of complex systems.
• Ability to analyze test results and provide technical recommendations.
• Experience identifying and resolving hardware/software integration issues.
• Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance.

Candidates with experience in the following environments are highly encouraged to apply:

• Aerospace
• Defense
• Missile Systems
• Military Aircraft
• Weapons Systems
• Flight Test Engineering
• Systems Integration
• Verification & Validation (V&V)
• Development Test Programs
• Operational Test Programs

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Grand Prairie, TX.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $96.20 - $96.20/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 Grand Prairie, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Prairie,TX.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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