Systems Engineer

I'm currently hiring for Systems Engineering positions in the St. Louis, MO area!   Job Responsibilities

- Execute architecture development, requirements engineering, performance analysis, system-level documentation, trade studies, risk management, system integration and test, and verification and validation
- Support technical activities of electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to upgrade Mission Equipment Packages to fully meet system requirements and customers expectations
- Lead software & hardware issue resolution efforts and support attaining customer confidence
- Communicate effectively with engineers, management, and non-engineering support staff to evaluate technical information impacting support of products, services, or other deliverables
- Ensure common understanding of and compliance with all program requirements
- Use engineering/analysis software in the performance of assignments
- Study alternative concepts and use of models and simulations to predict system performance
- Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services
- Support the acquisition of hardware and software
- Enforce and integrate systems engineering processes into program plans
- Strive to complete activities on time and budget
- Provide budget, cost, and schedule input for design assignments
- Participate in preparation of proposals
- Lead less-experienced engineers
- Attend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings
- Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the organizations mission, values, and culture

Qualifications

- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
- Must possess excellent analytical and communication skills, written and oral
- Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS (~10%)

Desired Qualifications :

- Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (Cameo SysML)
- Proficient in the use of MATLAB for data analysis, Microsoft Office products (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, TEAMS), and later versions of DOORS requirements management software
- Understanding of Systems Engineering principles and practices
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Bridgeton, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $52.00 - $55.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Bridgeton, MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Bridgeton,MO. About Actalent

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