Systems Engineer

Actalent; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Systems Engineer in Gilbert, AZ to analyze requirements, lead trade studies and use cases, and develop system architecture for defense programs. You will verify specifications across subsystems, produce ICDs, CONOPS, and other engineering artifacts, collaborating with partners and subcontractors in a fast-paced environment.

Onsite work five days a week with standard hours. The role requires strong communication skills, 5+ years in aerospace/defense, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or complex integrated systems.
• Experience with requirements management using DOORS or equivalent.
• Familiarity with system modeling tools such as MATLAB or LabVIEW.
• Knowledge of distributed system architectures, network technologies, and cyber security.
• Hands-on experience with software configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and system integration.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in C2-4ISR subject areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead the generation of trade studies, use cases, and white papers.
• Provide technical writing support for large-scale proposal efforts.
• Develop system architecture and multi-level design drawings in line with Architecture Framework/IEEE standards.
• Apply top-down system level specifications and analyze requirements down to component level and across subsystems.
• Collaborate with partners and subcontractors to verify specifications and interface requirements.
• Develop CONOPS, system design documents, network design, test plans, and other engineering artifacts.
• Participate in Technical Reviews and customer meetings.
• Conduct system performance modeling and analysis.
• Test software modules and integration between components/subsystems in lab and field.
• Support implementation for domestic and international customers.
• Communicate results clearly in documentation.

Skills

5+ years engineering experience

Requirements management

Distributed systems

Cyber security

System integration

Engineering drawings

C2-4ISR knowledge

Communication skills

Tools

MATLAB

LabVIEW

DOORS

Job description

Job Title: Systems Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to play a critical role in analyzing requirements, conducting risk analysis, and managing validation and verification processes. You will lead the generation of trade studies and use cases while supporting technical writing for large-scale proposal efforts. Your responsibilities will include developing system architecture and multi-level design drawings, applying top-down system level specifications, and analyzing requirements down to the component level across subsystems. You will collaborate with partners and subcontractors to verify specifications, interface requirements, and produce Interface Control Documents (ICDs) between multiple subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the generation of trade studies, use cases, and white papers.
• Provide technical writing support for large-scale proposal efforts.
• Develop system architecture and multi-level design drawings in accordance with Architecture Framework/IEEE standards.
• Apply top-down system level specifications and analyze requirements down to component level and across subsystems.
• Collaborate with partners and subcontractors to verify specifications and interface requirements.
• Develop Concept of Operations (CONOPS), system design documents, network design, test plans, and other engineering artifacts as required.
• Participate in Technical Reviews and customer meetings.
• Conduct system performance modeling and analysis.
• Test software modules and integration between components/subsystems in lab environment and in the field.
• Support implementation efforts for domestic and international customers.
• Provide excellent verbal and written communication skills for documentation of results of analyses, design decisions, and implementations.

Essential Skills

• At least 5+ years of engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or complex integrated systems.
• Professional experience developing and managing system requirements using tools such as DOORS or equivalent.
• Familiarity with system modeling and engineering tools such as MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar.
• Professional knowledge of distributed system architectures, network technologies, and cyber security principles.
• Hands-on experience with software configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and system integration.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Proficient in theoretical and applied knowledge of C2-4ISR subject areas.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
• Knowledge of military standards including: MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, IPC Standards.
• Ability to evaluate field performance and product failures and recommend, evaluate, and implement product improvements.
• Experience in accurately documenting designs through the creation and maintenance of design requirement specifications, product drawings, component drawings, material specifications, and bills of material in accordance with ISO requirements.
• Ability to oversee the design and development of engineering drawings and documentation including plans and specifications based on calculations.

Work Environment

This position requires working onsite five days a week with standard working hours from 7 am to 4 pm or 8 am to 5 pm. You will have the opportunity to work on mission-critical defense technologies in a collaborative environment, contributing throughout the full product lifecycle from requirements and design through integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gilbert, AZ.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $73.00/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 Gilbert,AZ. This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 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.

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