Systems Engineer

As a Systems Engineer, you will have the opportunity to solve complex problems by applying first-principles reasoning throughout the design, build, test, iteration, and scale-up phases. You will be responsible for designing and building mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, supporting ongoing development and field deployments. Your role involves simplifying designs aggressively to meet cost requirements and scaling successful solutions from benchtop models to fieldable systems. You will also support field deployments, including travel for building and commissioning test systems, and customer/vendor site visits.

• Solve problems end-to-end, from design through to scale-up.
• Design and build hardware for mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.
• Work across disciplines to integrate mechanical assemblies, sensors, controllers, and other components.
• Simplify designs to meet cost requirements.
• Translate benchtop and numerical models into fieldable, scalable systems with attention to manufacturability, cost, schedule, reliability, and serviceability.
• Support field deployments with travel for building and commissioning test systems.

• Experience in mechanical systems, electrical systems, R&D engineering, prototyping, and systems engineering.
• BS/MS in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Evidence of enjoyment in building and problem-solving in past work or personal projects.
• Strong foundation in physical sciences and working knowledge of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, mechanics of materials, and electrical circuits.
• Fluency with engineering calculations and capability to rapidly bound unfamiliar problems using hand calculations and simple models.
• Ability to independently verify quantitative results and recognize implausible data.
• Comfort with mechanical design/CAD, electrical component selection, sensors/instrumentation, and data acquisition.

• Experience in industrial process environments is preferred.
• Demonstrated low ego and high ownership with the willingness to change paths based on evidence and test results.
• Ability to work hands-on in both lab and outdoor field environments.

You will be working in a dynamic environment that requires hands-on involvement in both lab and outdoor field settings. The role necessitates getting involved in practical, hands-on tasks, and you should be prepared to 'get dirty' when necessary to ensure the system's functionality and cost-effectiveness.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Woodinville, WA.

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $80.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Woodinville,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 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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