Systems Engineer - Requirements

Actalent; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent in Tampa, FL, is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to support defense programs through architecture, requirements development, and technical leadership across the full lifecycle of large systems.

You will mentor teams, manage interfaces with customers and subcontractors, drive key reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), and deliver artifacts such as ICDs, CDDs, and BOMs while ensuring rigorous configuration management in a hybrid on-site environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of systems engineering experience delivering complex solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience leading large-scale engineering efforts.
• Strong requirements management and system integration.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver solutions for complex systems and systems-of-systems.
• Lead systems engineering activities across the development lifecycle.
• Develop, trace, manage, and validate system requirements.
• Lead major engineering reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR).
• Generate and maintain ICDs, CDDs, BOMs.
• Serve as technical interface with customers and partners.
• Mentor engineering teams and provide technical leadership.
• Support configuration management and documentation control.
• Champion innovation and internal R&D efforts.

Skills

Active DoD Clearance

Requirements Management

Systems Integration

Technical Leadership

Customer-facing Skills

Lifecycle Management

Engineering Reviews

Team Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Master's Degree in Systems Engineering

Tools

MBSE

DoDAF

Job description

Staff Systems Engineer - DoD CLEARED

Job Description

Seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to support complex defense programs through systems architecture, requirements development, technical leadership, customer engagement, and program execution. This role is responsible for leading systems engineering efforts across the full lifecycle for large-scale systems and systems-of-systems.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver solutions for complex systems and systems-of-systems.
• Lead systems engineering activities across the development lifecycle.
• Develop, trace, manage, and validate system requirements.
• Lead major engineering reviews including SRR, PDR, and CDR.
• Generate and maintain technical artifacts including ICDs, CDDs, engineering drawings, and system BOMs.
• Serve as a key technical interface with customers, subcontractors, and partners.
• Mentor engineering teams and provide technical leadership.
• Support configuration management and documentation control processes.
• Champion innovation initiatives and support internal R&D efforts.

Essential Skills

• 8-10 years of systems engineering experience delivering complex technical solutions for Software Systems or Integrated HW/SW Systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience leading large-scale engineering efforts.
• Strong requirements management and systems integration experience.
• Proven ability to successfully execute programs through deployment and operational transition.
• Strong communication, leadership, and customer-facing skills.
• Must have an Active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Requirements Development & Verification
• Configuration Management
• System Documentation
• Customer & Stakeholder Management
• Systems Engineering Lifecycle Management
• Technical Review Support (SRR, PDR, CDR)
• Systems Integration & Deployment

Additional Skills & Qualifications / Nice to Haves

• Master's Degree in Systems Engineering or related discipline.
• Satellite Communications (SATCOM) experience.
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Experience in Agile development environments.
• DoDAF architecture development.
• Reliability, Maintainability & Availability (RMA) analysis.
• Field deployment and operational system transition experience.

Work Environment

The work environment offers hybrid flexibility (3 DAYS on site), allowing employees to balance remote work with in-person days and flexibility. The company promotes a 'people-first' environment centered on engineers, technical excellence, and professional growth. There is a strong emphasis on maintaining work-life balance, with compensation provided for any hours worked beyond the standard schedule. The company supports professional development through training, certifications, and continued learning opportunities. Employees work on cutting-edge defense and intelligence programs, contributing to meaningful defense and national security projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $95.00/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 hybrid position in Tampa,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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.

Other Information

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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.