Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Systems Engineer

Job Description

The Systems Engineer will engage with customers to collaborate on developing requirements for our systems. The role requires technical expertise in system development, analysis, and design of robust complex electro-mechanical systems, making recommendations for optimizing and improving systems, and developing prototypes that can integrate with other systems, including modeling and simulation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers to develop requirements for PDA systems.
• Make recommendations for optimizing and improving systems.
• Develop prototypes and integrate them with existing systems.
• Coordinate and perform additions and changes to hardware and software.
• Evaluate and analyze system utilization and monitor response time.
• Participate in planning, design, technical reviews, and implementation for new hardware and operating systems.
• Maintain system design standards.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and support to engineering staff.
• Assist in testing and analysis and system improvements.
• Transform customer requirements into specifications.
• Perform systems engineering evaluations and trade studies.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems/Software Engineering (BSEE, Systems, or BSME).
• 2-10 years of experience with hardware sets, including circuit boards, cabling, connectors, and electro-mechanical devices.
• Understanding of ruggedized equipment, video distribution, and transmission.
• Knowledge of system architecture and ability to develop solutions through creative thinking.
• Experience with military or navy projects is a plus.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with requirements tracking tools.
• Project management and configuration management skills.
• Experience with environmental qualification and testing.
• Production and customer support experience.
• Functional expertise in areas such as power analysis and mechanical design.

Work Environment

The work environment is an engineering and lab setting focused on requirement validation. The role involves working in a small systems group within a small to medium-sized company, requiring a hands-on approach and flexibility to wear multiple hats. The company culture is supportive and emphasizes family flexibility, with projects related to high-tech military and navy information/communication systems.

This is a Contract position based out of Burnsville, MN.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $62.00/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 Contract position based out of Burnsville, MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

This is a hybrid position in Burnsville,MN.

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.

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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.