Systems Requirements Engineer

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Systems Requirements Engineer for a contract role in Rockville, MD, supporting a U.S. Navy weapon system. The ideal candidate will manage electrical interface requirements, model them digitally, and collaborate with government and contractor stakeholders to ensure subsystem compatibility.

The role emphasizes accuracy, proactive problem-solving, and strong communication skills across teams, with hybrid work options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or similar field.
• 2–6 years of related/relevant professional work experience.
• Experience with DOORS, Engineering Requirements Documents, and/or Excel.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Confidence in speaking to customers and large groups of stakeholders.
• Proactive and problem-solving mindset.
• High attention to detail.
• Organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process changes against electrical interface requirements.
• Model electrical interface requirements using digital tools.
• Collaborate with government and contractor stakeholders.
• Handle requirements related to power, telemetry, software, electromagnetic interference, and cable management.
• Conduct document reviews and subsystem design.
• Utilize tools such as DOORS, Cameo, and PLM for requirements management.

Skills

Systems engineering

Electrical engineering

Aerospace engineering

Requirements management

Customer communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

PLM

Job description

Job Title: Systems Requirements Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Systems Engineer with a focus on Electrical Engineering to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. The ideal candidate will possess accuracy, integrity, subject matter expertise, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others. This role involves ensuring the compatibility of the weapon system, the ship, and facilities by managing interface requirements at subsystem boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process changes against electrical interface requirements.
• Model electrical interface requirements using digital tools.
• Collaborate with government and contractor stakeholders.
• Handle requirements related to power, telemetry, software, electromagnetic interference, and cable management.
• Conduct document reviews and subsystem design.
• Utilize tools such as DOORs, Cameo, and PLM for requirements management.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Systems, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or similar field.
• 2-6 years of related/relevant professional work experience.
• Experience with DOORS, Engineering Requirements Documents, and/or Excel.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Confidence in speaking to customers and large groups of stakeholders.
• Proactive and problem-solving mindset.
• High attention to detail.
• Organizational and time management skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in electrical engineering domains such as power, data, and communications.
• Understanding of the 'Systems Engineering V' and various systems engineering milestones.

Work Environment

This role supports a system integration contractor, working closely with both government and contractor stakeholders. The position requires the use of digital tools to model and manage electrical interface requirements, ensuring seamless compatibility between subsystems. The work environment encourages proactive problem-solving and effective communication, both virtually and in-person.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Rockville, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $65.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Rockville, MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Rockville,MD.

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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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