Systems Engineer

Job Title: RF Systems Engineer

Job Description

This role focuses on the early phases of the Systems Engineering V lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on large-scale requirements development, decomposition, and interface definition for complex, multi-disciplinary defense systems. The Systems Engineer will work with high volumes of detailed requirements, develop and maintain Interface Control Documents, and collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams and stakeholders in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, decompose, and manage large volumes of system requirements, including thousands of individual requirements across complex systems.

• Author, update, and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and other detailed technical documentation.

• Define and document data, power, radio frequency (RF), and cabling requirements at system and subsystem levels.

• Establish, document, and manage system and subsystem interfaces across multiple engineering disciplines.

• Support requirements traceability activities to ensure full linkage from high-level system requirements down through detailed specifications.

• Support change management activities, including tracking, assessing, and implementing changes to requirements and interfaces.

• Collaborate with technical leads, program stakeholders, and customers in both virtual and in-person settings to clarify requirements and resolve interface issues.

• Evaluate technical changes and contribute to the development of engineering change products, including impact assessments and review materials.

• Work within engineering requirements tools to create, organize, and maintain structured requirements documentation.

• Manage high-volume, detail-intensive engineering workstreams while maintaining accuracy and consistency across documentation.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience.

• Hands-on experience with requirements development and documentation in complex engineering environments.

• Demonstrated experience in requirements engineering, including authoring, decomposition, and traceability.

• Experience using DOORS, Engineering Requirements Documents, or similar requirements management tools.

• Strong experience writing detailed technical documentation, with Interface Control Documents (ICDs) highly preferred.

• Ability to define and manage data, power, RF, and cabling requirements and interfaces.

• Experience developing and implementing interface requirements across data, cabling, and power domains.

• Familiarity with radio frequency concepts, electromagnetic interference considerations, circuit logic, and electronic components.

• Ability to manage high-volume, detail-heavy engineering workstreams with precision and consistency.

• Effective communication skills for working with technical teams, program stakeholders, and external customers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in electrical engineering domains such as RF, communications, power systems, and data systems.

• Strong understanding of the Systems Engineering V lifecycle and its application to complex systems.

• Prior experience supporting Navy or other defense systems programs.

• Experience with engineering change requests, including preparation, impact assessments, and participation in review cycles.

Work Environment

This position follows a hybrid work model, with three days per week in the office and mandatory in-office days on Tuesday and Wednesday. The role operates on a 9/80 schedule, providing a structured workweek with a built-in regular day off every two weeks. The environment supports collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders through both virtual and in-person meetings, and involves extensive use of requirements management and documentation tools to support complex defense system development.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $75.00/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 hybrid position in Rockville,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.

About Actalent

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