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Job Title: Senior Systems EngineerJob Description

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will take a leading role on a multi-disciplinary team focused on developing and delivering sensor/detector systems for various customers, including the Department of Defense. You will take requirements, customer feedback, and engineering feedback to specify, integrate, and analyze subsystems including sensors, and mechanical, electrical, and software/firmware subsystems and associated requirements. You will drive and coordinate the design of subsystems and their integration into the total system design and development effort. You will work with Technical and Project Managers to develop and manage project schedules and deliverables (CDRLs) in a milestone-driven environment. You must be able to work with customers, communicate progress, and participate in meetings with customers. You must be able and willing to work hands-on with hardware/software systems to appropriately integrate components, validate designs/functionality, and test hardware. You will support efforts to develop and maintain a configuration management framework and implement engineering changes. You will provide lead support in system-level integration of sensors, hardware, firmware, and software, overseeing the integration process. You will create test plans to validate/verify systems performance in support of program milestones. You will troubleshoot system issues, drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis and corrective actions, and maintain detailed technical documentation, including system specifications, design documents, test reports, and user manuals. You will also create customer reports, status updates, and technical reports.

Hard Skills

• Experience with electronics hardware programs/projects/development

• Experience with DoD/DHS programs and the process of product development

• Experience with customer interactions, presentations, and working with external stakeholders

• Experience with sensor systems (e.g., gas/chemical, wearable medical, biomedical, EOIR, infrared, thermal, audio, vibration, industrial monitoring, sonic)

Soft Skills

• Ability to communicate progress and participate in customer meetings

• Willingness to work hands-on with hardware/software systems

• Ability to troubleshoot system issues and drive continuous improvement

Job Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 10 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Rockville, Maryland and some days remote.

Work Environment

Office environment

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 & Inclusion

At 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.

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