Sr Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Our client is an established engineering organization supporting DoD and Military programs in the Tampa bay area. We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to support one of their recently awarded program. You will be partnering with Program Managers, Engineers, Customer, and other stakeholders to ensure successfull delivery and partnership.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•Design, develop, and implement complex systems architecture to technical requirements.

•Collaborate with stakeholders to gather system requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

•Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate capabilities into the overall system architecture, considering both technical and operational aspects, and align delivery plans with overall project timelines and milestones.

•Support installation and configuration of system hardware, operating systems, and software applications.

•Perform system integration, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure system functionality.

•Develop and maintain system documentation, including configuration details, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

•Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams, assisting with system-related issues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field

• 8+ years experience working as a Systems Engineer or in a similar role

• Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles and methodologies

• Proficiency in designing and implementing complex systems architecture

• Must have an active Secret Clearance

• Software/Hardware Systems integration experience

• Working in a Devops, Cloud, Containerized environment

HIGHLY DESIRED

• Master’s degree in engineering or a related field

• Active or elgibility for a TS/SCI security clearance

• Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, like CAMEO

• Experience in a customer-facing or consulting role

• Experience with system architectures that include software containerization, Kubernetes, AWS, and Azure

Environment: Hybrid 3 days on site in Tampa . Role is full time and set up as a Contract to Hire. You will receive PTO, Holidays, Health Insurance, 401k, etc during the time with Actalent. When converting permanent, client has very competitive benefits for all of their employees.

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

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $95.00/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)

This is a hybrid position in Tampa,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 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.

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