Systems Engineer

Actalent; Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent in Moorestown, NJ is seeking a Systems Engineer to develop and modify hardware systems and subsystems, conducting functional and empirical analysis for design, development and implementation. The role includes requirements analysis using DOORS and related tools, systems integration, and testing with a strong Linux background.

The position is contract-based and onsite in Moorestown, offering a competitive pay range and comprehensive benefits as noted in the job description.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Physics.
• Proficiency in Matlab for data analysis.
• Experience with requirements analysis tools (DOORS, Doors Next, JAZZ).
• Familiarity with systems-level troubleshooting and debugging.
• Knowledge of systems integration and testing, especially Linux.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional and empirical analysis for system and subsystem development.
• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of hardware systems.
• Use DOORS or similar tools for requirements analysis.
• Decompose top-level requirements and troubleshoot systems at a high level.
• Perform system integration and testing with Linux knowledge.
• Support validation and testing of requirements to ensure system integrity.

Skills

Matlab

Linux

Requirements analysis

Systems integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Physics

Tools

DOORS

Doors Next

JAZZ

Job description

Job Title: Systems Engineer

Job Description

The Systems Engineer will assist in the development or modification of systems and subsystems, focusing on both functional and empirical analysis related to the design, development, and implementation of hardware, systems, and subsystems for various products.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional and empirical analysis for system and subsystem development.
• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of hardware systems.
• Engage in requirements analysis using tools such as DOORS or similar platforms.
• Decompose top-level requirements and troubleshoot systems at a higher level.
• Perform systems integration and testing with a strong knowledge of Linux.
• Support the validation and testing of requirements, ensuring system integrity.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Physics.
• Proficiency in Matlab for data analysis.
• Experience with requirements analysis tools like DOORS, Doors Next, or JAZZ.
• Familiarity with systems-level troubleshooting and debugging.
• Knowledge of systems integration and testing, especially with Linux.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Level 2 roles require 2-4 years of experience in requirement analysis, data analytics, integration and test, systems integration, and Matlab.
• Level 3 roles require 5-7 years of experience in requirement analysis, data analytics, integration and test, systems integration, and Matlab.

Work Environment

Work is primarily desk-based with visits to the lab for testing. The role supports the Aegis Missile Defense program, which has been a stable part of the government defense sector for over 40 years. Employees benefit from long-term contracts, flexible PTO, and a 9/80 work schedule, with every other Friday off. The position involves collaboration on programs such as SSDS, BMD, and various product lines including Mission Assurance, Command and Control, Displays, and Weapons Control Systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Moorestown, NJ.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $68.00/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 Moorestown,NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.