Systems Engineer

Actalent; New Jersey; On-site; USD 55,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO flexibility

9/80 schedule

Collaborative engineering culture

Exposure to advanced systems

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Systems Engineer for a contract role in Moorestown, NJ. You will support the development, modification, and integration of complex systems and subsystems, emphasizing functional analysis, empirical evaluation, and system‑level validation across hardware, software, and integration environments in defense programs.

The role requires 2–7 years in systems engineering, proficiency in MATLAB, and experience with DOORS/Doors Next/JAZZ, along with Linux and an active DoD Secret

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline.
• 2–7 years of experience in systems engineering, including requirements analysis, data analytics, integration, and test.
• Proficiency in MATLAB for modeling, simulation, and data analysis.
• Hands‑on experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Doors Next, or JAZZ.
• Strong working knowledge of Linux for system integration, testing, and command‑line operations.
• Ability to obtain — or already possess — an Active DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional and empirical analysis to support the design, development, and implementation of hardware, systems, and subsystems.
• Perform requirements analysis using tools such as DOORS, Doors Next, or JAZZ, ensuring traceability and clarity across system components.
• Decompose top‑level requirements into actionable subsystem and component‑level requirements, supporting both hardware and software teams.
• Execute system integration and testing, validating system behavior, identifying discrepancies, and supporting root‑cause analysis.
• Perform systems‑level troubleshooting and debugging during validation and test, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Utilize MATLAB for modeling, simulation, and data analysis to evaluate system performance and support design decisions.
• Apply strong Linux knowledge to support integration, testing, scripting, and system‑level diagnostics.
• Document test procedures, verification results, analysis findings, and technical recommendations in a clear and structured format.
• Participate in technical reviews, requirement walkthroughs, and design discussions to ensure system reliability, safety, and compliance.
• Support continuous improvement of tools, processes, and methodologies related to requirements analysis, integration, and test.

Skills

MATLAB

DOORS

Linux

Active DoD Secret Clearance

Requirements analysis

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Physics

Tools

DOORS Next

JAZZ

JIRA

Job description

Job Description

Systems Engineer

The Systems Engineer will support the development, modification, and integration of complex systems and subsystems, with a strong focus on functional analysis, empirical evaluation, requirements decomposition, and system‑level validation. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy working across hardware, software, and integration environments and who thrive in structured, mission‑critical defense programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional and empirical analysis to support the design, development, and implementation of hardware, systems, and subsystems.
• Perform requirements analysis using tools such as DOORS, Doors Next, or JAZZ, ensuring traceability and clarity across system components.
• Decompose top‑level requirements into actionable subsystem and component‑level requirements, supporting both hardware and software teams.
• Execute system integration and testing, validating system behavior, identifying discrepancies, and supporting root‑cause analysis.
• Perform systems‑level troubleshooting and debugging during validation and test phases, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Utilize MATLAB for modeling, simulation, and data analysis to evaluate system performance and support design decisions.
• Apply strong Linux knowledge to support integration, testing, scripting, and system‑level diagnostics.
• Document test procedures, verification results, analysis findings, and technical recommendations in a clear and structured format.
• Participate in technical reviews, requirement walkthroughs, and design discussions to ensure system reliability, safety, and compliance.
• Support continuous improvement of tools, processes, and methodologies related to requirements analysis, integration, and test.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• 2–7 years of experience in systems engineering, including requirements analysis, data analytics, integration, and test.
• Proficiency in MATLAB for modeling, simulation, and data analysis.
• Hands‑on experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Doors Next, or JAZZ.
• Strong working knowledge of Linux for system integration, testing, and command‑line operations.
• Ability to obtain — or already possess — an Active DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to real‑time operating systems or embedded software environments.
• Familiarity with Agile tools such as JIRA for tracking requirements and development tasks.
• Experience validating message‑based systems, pub/sub architectures, or distributed system behavior.
• Understanding of system verification methods, test planning, and structured documentation practices.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration.

Work Environment

This position offers a stable, long‑term engineering environment supporting mission‑critical defense programs. Engineers benefit from:

• PTO flexibility
• A 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering culture
• Exposure to advanced systems across mission assurance, command and control, displays, and weapons control product lines

Work is primarily desk‑based, with periodic visits to laboratory environments for integration and testing activities.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $68.00/hr.

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