Systems Engineer
$40 - $90 per hourActalent
Description
• Supporting full-lifecycle engineering design and development activities on established UxS and disruptive new products. • Using technical acumen and problem-solving skills toward the execution of systems engineering tasks - including (but not limited to) requirements analysis, impact assessments, systems modeling (SysML), trade studies, requirements derivation, design review support, integration planning, test, verification, risk management, and engineering analysis. • Preparing and presenting systems engineering work products to internal review teams and external customers at program milestone reviews. • Interacting daily with technical leads, program managers, planners, technicians, and other engineers. • Driving tasks to completion independently - aided by appropriate supervision and mentoring. • Collaborating with others within the workgroup, with other departments, and the customer. Skills
Cameo, Magicdraw, DOORS, SySML, Jira, MBSE Top Skills Details
Cameo,Magicdraw,DOORS,SySML,Jira,MBSE Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 2+ years related experience (systems or test engineering preferred) OR Master's Degree in Engineering with 1+ year(s) of related experience • Experience with hardware and/or software integration, managing requirements derivation and allocation, or architecture design • Experience with DOORS, JIRA, and Cameo/MagicDraw is strongly preferred • Experience in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment is preferred • Experience or certifications in Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) is a plus • Experience with Windows and/or Unix operating systems is a plus • Effective and efficient writing and presentation skills • A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio) • Ability to travel up to 15% • Active Secret Clearance preferred; Secret eligibility required -Candidates MUST be US Citizens and eligible for a clearance. They can start without a clearance. -Candidates can sit out of Hunt Valley, MD Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Hunt Valley, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $90.00/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)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Hunt Valley,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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.
• Supporting full-lifecycle engineering design and development activities on established UxS and disruptive new products. • Using technical acumen and problem-solving skills toward the execution of systems engineering tasks - including (but not limited to) requirements analysis, impact assessments, systems modeling (SysML), trade studies, requirements derivation, design review support, integration planning, test, verification, risk management, and engineering analysis. • Preparing and presenting systems engineering work products to internal review teams and external customers at program milestone reviews. • Interacting daily with technical leads, program managers, planners, technicians, and other engineers. • Driving tasks to completion independently - aided by appropriate supervision and mentoring. • Collaborating with others within the workgroup, with other departments, and the customer. Skills
Cameo, Magicdraw, DOORS, SySML, Jira, MBSE Top Skills Details
Cameo,Magicdraw,DOORS,SySML,Jira,MBSE Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 2+ years related experience (systems or test engineering preferred) OR Master's Degree in Engineering with 1+ year(s) of related experience • Experience with hardware and/or software integration, managing requirements derivation and allocation, or architecture design • Experience with DOORS, JIRA, and Cameo/MagicDraw is strongly preferred • Experience in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment is preferred • Experience or certifications in Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) is a plus • Experience with Windows and/or Unix operating systems is a plus • Effective and efficient writing and presentation skills • A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio) • Ability to travel up to 15% • Active Secret Clearance preferred; Secret eligibility required -Candidates MUST be US Citizens and eligible for a clearance. They can start without a clearance. -Candidates can sit out of Hunt Valley, MD Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Hunt Valley, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $90.00/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)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Hunt Valley,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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.
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