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Job Title: System Integration Engineer
Job Description
Join our dynamic team as a System Integration Engineer where you will design and maintain laboratory integration and test environments that encompass electronic hardware components and software at vehicle component, sub-system, and platform levels. This role involves maintaining hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems and emulation tools, working in a cutting-edge technology software integration and testing lab.
Responsibilities
- Design and maintain laboratory integration and test environments for electronic hardware and software.
- Maintain hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems and emulation tools.
- Work cross-functionally with other stakeholders on high visibility programs for the US Army.
- Troubleshoot, build, and repair cables.
- Debug complex electro-mechanical systems.
Essential Skills
- Strong mechatronic integration skills.
- Minimum of 4 years of work experience.
- Experience with hardware-in-the-loop systems.
- Experience with one or more scripting languages such as Python, BASH, or NI TestStand.
- Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems.
- Familiarity with computer networking principles including VLANs and switch configuration.
- Familiarity with multiple communication protocols.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Knowledge of running simulation models.
- Familiarity with NI TestStand.
- Knowledge of Windows event log.
- Understanding of how models and hardware work together.
Work Environment
This position is based on-site in a software integration and testing lab, where you will be at the forefront of developing new technologies for the US Army.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Sterling Heights, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $50.00/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 Sterling Heights,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 17, 2025.
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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $42 - $50