at Actalent in Aurora, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Title: Systems Engineer
Job Description
As a Systems Engineer, you will review and estimate customer requests, developing competitive technical solutions that address their needs. You will work in collaboration with other system engineers, customers, and cross-functional teams to validate and recommend solutions that meet requirements while respecting cost and schedule constraints. Your role involves understanding the challenges related to avionic systems design and ensuring they are addressed by your solutions. Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software development teams to manage system requirements, validate, verify, and allocate them across various disciplines. You will be involved in all development phases including requirement analysis, verification of life cycle data, testing, and initial aircraft installations. You will also generate and review system specifications, technical manuals, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Hard Skills
+ Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
+ Minimum 5 years of experience in systems engineering with a focus on hardware integration
+ Proficiency in creating wiring diagrams, understanding pinouts, and managing requirements
+ Hands-on experience with qualification testing and compliance standards
+ Exposure to DOORS or similar requirements management tools
Soft Skills
+ Leadership skills
+ Ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams
+ Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Job Type
This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 12 Month(s).
Work Environment
This role is hybrid, with three days on-site and two remote days per week, typically working from home on Tuesday and Friday. This can fluctuate depending on project deadlines and software sprint schedules.
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.
Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
+ Hiring diverse talent
+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.