Systems Engineer

• Lead and support vehicle integration, system checkout, and validation activities across ADAS and autonomous platforms.
• Execute vehicle-level testing, including scheduling, test planning, procedure development, and data collection.
• Calibrate sensors such as radar, vision, and lidar, and support full vehicle system integration.
• Drive test vehicles and perform real-world data acquisition and analysis.
• Define and support vehicle architectures, including power, communications, and system-level design.
• Coordinate with global engineering teams to meet program deliverables and timelines.
• Document test results, identify issues, and support root cause analysis.
• Support product demos, benchmarking activities, and pursuit efforts.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and Automotive SPICE standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing processes.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 2+ years of vehicle-level testing experience in ADAS/Autonomous Driving or 3+ years in vehicle testing (durability, dynamics, or homologation).
• Experience with vehicle builds and hands-on testing activities.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work through complex technical issues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a team environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with automotive communication protocols (CAN, CAN-FD, FlexRay, Ethernet).
• Familiarity with tools such as CANalyzer, CANape, or similar.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Exposure to ADAS/active safety feature validation.
• Experience with system-level architecture or integration.

This role requires a hands-on approach with driving and troubleshooting vehicles. You will be working at the forefront of advanced safety and autonomous vehicle technology, collaborating with global teams on next-generation mobility solutions. The environment offers direct exposure to cutting-edge ADAS systems and real-world vehicle integration.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Carmel, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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)

Workplace Type

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.