Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description

This role is responsible for leading the technical execution of test system development across multiple programs. The engineer ensures alignment with system requirements, program milestones, and integration activities while delivering high-quality, reliable test capabilities. This position plays a critical role in enabling both test operations and tactical software development through well-integrated and scalable system solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of complex test system development efforts across multiple programs
• Ensure system requirements, integration activities, and project milestones are successfully met
• Guide and collaborate with cross-functional, multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Drive development of robust, reliable, and well-integrated test capabilities
• Support system integration and ensure alignment between hardware and software components
• Monitor and manage requirement changes through formal review and control processes

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience leading technical execution within complex engineering programs
• Strong systems engineering experience with managing requirements and system integration
• Ability to coordinate requirements and manage changes through structured processes
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with test systems, system integration, or hardware/software engineering
• Familiarity with program planning, Earned Value Management (EVM), or customer-facing reviews
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess project data, identify risks, and drive performance improvements
• Experience improving engineering processes and delivering operational efficiencies

Skills

Systems Engineering

Experience Level

Intermediate

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This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tucson, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/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 onsite position in Tucson,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 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 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.

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