Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer role at Actalent.

• Supporting full-lifecycle engineering design and development activities on established UxS and disruptive new products.
• Using technical acumen and problem‑solving skills toward the execution of systems engineering tasks – including (but not limited to) requirements analysis, impact assessments, systems modeling (SysML), trade studies, requirements derivation, design review support, integration planning, test, verification, risk management, and engineering analysis.
• Preparing and presenting systems engineering work products to internal review teams and external customers at program milestone reviews.
• Interacting daily with technical leads, program managers, planners, technicians, and other engineers.
• Driving tasks to completion independently – aided by appropriate supervision and mentoring.
• Collaborating with others within the workgroup, with other departments, and the customer.

Cameo, Magicdraw, DOORS, SysML, Jira, MBSE

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 2+ years related experience (systems or test engineering preferred) OR Master’s Degree in Engineering with 1+ years of related experience
• Experience with hardware and/or software integration, managing requirements derivation and allocation, or architecture design
• Experience with DOORS, JIRA, and Cameo/Magic Draw is strongly preferred
• Experience in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment is preferred
• Experience or certifications in Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) is a plus
• Experience with Windows and/or Unix operating systems is a plus
• Effective and efficient writing and presentation skills
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio)
• Ability to travel up to 15%
• Active Secret Clearance preferred;
  Secret eligibility required – Candidates MUST be US Citizens and eligible for a clearance. They can start without a clearance. Candidates can sit out of Hunt Valley OR Slidell, LA where the ARV is being manufactured and tested.

Intermediate Level

Contract position based out of Hunt Valley, MD.

Pay range: $40.00 - $90.00/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)

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

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 actalentaccom for other accommodation options.