Sr. Systems Engineer (Embedded Systems)

The Sr. Systems Engineer leads architecture design, requirements development, and lifecycle management of complex electromechanical and embedded systems. This role serves as the technical lead across multiple programs, ensuring systems are verified, validated, and aligned with performance, safety, manufacturability, and business objectives. The position collaborates cross-functionally and with customers to translate market needs into scalable, reliable system solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Own system and subsystem architecture and requirements across the full product lifecycle

• Develop clear, testable requirements and maintain traceability through verification and validation

• Perform system-level analysis, simulation, and risk assessments to ensure performance, safety, and reliability

• Lead technical execution of projects, including requirements definition and design reviews

• Translate market and customer needs into system architectures and engineering requirements

• Partner cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, firmware, and software teams

• Define and maintain verification and validation plans, test cases, and requirements traceability

• Implement tools and processes to track requirements, quality, and project progress

• Serve as primary technical point of contact, ensuring adherence to standards and development processes

• Support multiple concurrent programs, managing priorities and communicating status, risks, and outcomes

• Contribute to risk identification, mitigation strategies, and compliance with relevant standards

• Drive continuous improvement in systems engineering, requirements management, and testing processes

• Participate in technical talent evaluation and development

• Bachelor's degree in engineering

• 5+ years of engineering experience, including:

• 2+ years in requirements management

• 2+ years with electromechanical systems

• Experience with embedded systems, including hardware/firmware integration

• Proven ability to develop and manage system architectures and multi-domain requirements

• Experience with requirements and test management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jira)

• Strong understanding of embedded systems, connected solutions, and cybersecurity considerations

• Experience in regulated or high-reliability environments (e.g., industrial safety, aerospace, medical)

• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to lead technical discussions, manage multiple priorities, and work cross-functionally

• Familiarity with structured development processes (e.g., ASPICE, Agile/Scrum)

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Systems, Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering

• Experience with high hazard or safety-critical systems (e.g., SIL2)

• Background in regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, medical devices)

• Experience with ASPICE and Agile development environments

• Skilled in risk analysis, verification planning, and process improvement

• Ability to mentor or assess engineering talent

Work Environment

Collaborative engineering environment focused on electromechanical and embedded system development for industrial or high-reliability applications. Involves cross-functional teamwork, structured development practices, and participation in design reviews, testing, and multi-project coordination. Emphasis on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $70.00/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.