Systems Engineer

Job Title: Systems Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Systems Engineer to join a collaborative engineering team focused on developing advanced technology solutions. This role is well suited for a candidates with a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering who is interested in systems design, analysis, and modeling, and who wants to contribute to requirements management, data analysis, modeling and simulation, algorithm development, and broader systems engineering activities across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Support requirements management activities, including capturing, analyzing, and maintaining system requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Perform data analysis to evaluate system performance, identify trends, and support engineering decision-making.
• Contribute to modeling and simulation efforts to assess system behavior, validate design concepts, and support trade studies.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and refinement of algorithms to improve system performance and functionality.
• Apply systems engineering principles to support system architecture definition, design analysis, and integration planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure requirements, models, and simulations align with overall system objectives.
• Use tools such as MATLAB and requirements management platforms to document, analyze, and communicate technical findings.
• Participate in reviews and technical discussions to present analysis results, modeling outcomes, and recommendations.
• Support continuous improvement of systems engineering processes, methods, and tools within the team.
• Maintain accurate and organized technical documentation related to requirements, models, simulations, and analyses.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Experience with MATLAB through academic coursework, internships, co-op programs, or project-based work.
• Knowledge of modeling and simulation principles and their application to engineering systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with complex technical data and models.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2, with a target of 3.5 or higher.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Foundational understanding of systems engineering concepts, including requirements, analysis, and system behavior.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment and communicate technical information clearly.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or research experience in an engineering or technical environment.
• Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies.
• Familiarity with SysML and its use in modeling complex systems.
• Experience or familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS.
• Background in signal processing and applied mathematics relevant to modeling and analysis.
• Interest in systems integration, system test, and specialized systems applications.
• Ability to adapt to multiple business lines and diverse project types within a large engineering organization.

Work Environment

This position is based on a large engineering-focused campus in Syracuse, New York, where approximately 1,600 people work on site, including more than 700 professionals in engineering. The Systems Engineering organization includes about 180 team members, structured into specialized areas such as Requirements, System Integration, System Test, and Special Systems, and is further organized into roughly 10 groups across five different business lines. The environment offers opportunities to collaborate with diverse engineering teams and to work on a variety of advanced technology projects. The standard work schedule is four 10-hour days per week, with the option to have Fridays off if desired, and work hours are relatively flexible to support work-life balance within a secure, campus-style setting.

This is a Contract position based out of Liverpool, NY.

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $42.00/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 fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 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.

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.

Salary : $34 - $42