Systems Engineer

Actalent; Grand Prairie (TX); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking a full-time Systems Engineer specializing in risk and opportunity management, focusing on requirements and architecture. You will maintain the program risk management database and collaborate with the Program Manager, Chief Engineer, and program leads to ensure information is accurate and up-to-date.

The role offers onsite work in a classified lab with a flexible 4/10 schedule and partial remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM required.
• Experience in risk and opportunity management.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with DOORS.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Cameo.
• Familiarity with system design concepts and tradeoffs.
• Willingness to work onsite in a classified lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the program risk management database.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager, Chief Engineer, and program leads.
• Ensure the risk management database is current and accurate.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Risk management

DOORS experience

Cameo experience

System design

Classified lab onsite

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Job Title: Systems EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a full-time Systems Engineer with expertise in risk and opportunity management, focusing on Systems Requirements and Architecture. In this role, you will manage the program risk management database and collaborate with the Program Manager, Chief Engineer, and program leads to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the program risk management database.

• Collaborate with the Program Manager, Chief Engineer, and program leads.

• Ensure the risk management database is current and accurate.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science/Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM degrees.

• Experience managing risk and opportunity.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with DOORS.

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with Cameo.

• Familiarity with system design concepts and tradeoffs.

• Willingness to work onsite in a classified lab environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a security clearance (not required to start).

Work Environment

This position requires onsite support at our headquarters in Grand Prairie, TX, with a flexible 4/10 schedule. The role allows for partial remote work but requires availability to come onsite as needed. The work environment includes working in a classified lab setting. Your contributions directly impact advanced missile, missile-defense, sensor, and precision-engagement technologies.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $78.80 - $78.80/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 hybrid position in Grand Prairie,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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.