Systems Engineer

CareerCircle
Dexter, MI, United States
12 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$104,000.0 - $156,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel AutoCAD Artificial Intelligence Systems Engineering Python (Programming Language) Microsoft PowerPoint Software Engineering Software Requirements Analysis Systems Architecture Software Technical Review

Job description

Scheduling Innovation Communication Risk Management Embedded Systems Systems Controls Functional Safety Electrical Systems Systems Engineering Systems Architecture Project Implementation Artificial Intelligence Effective Communication Engineering Design Process Balancing (Ledger/Billing) Model Based Systems Engineering Customer Communications Management, As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead multidisciplinary engineering projects from concept through delivery, develop practical technical solutions, and build execution strategies balancing technical excellence, schedule, cost, and customer priorities. Within your first year, you will earn the confidence of customers through sound engineering judgment and clear communication, becoming the technical leader customers and teammates rely on for difficult decisions. Responsibilities

  • Lead system architecture and technical definition for multidisciplinary engineering programs.
  • Translate customer objectives or Statements of Work into practical execution strategies and phased engineering plans.
  • Develop system requirements, functional architectures, interface definitions, and integration strategies.
  • Coordinate work across systems, controls, electrical, software, mechanical, manufacturing, validation, and functional safety disciplines.
  • Develop project execution strategies by breaking complex technical challenges into achievable phases, identifying the highest-risk assumptions first, and sequencing work to maximize learning while minimizing program risk.
  • Lead customer technical discussions, design reviews, and milestone reviews.
  • Own the successful technical execution of projects by balancing architecture, engineering decisions, customer communication, scheduling, and risk management.
  • Escalate risks early with proposed solutions, balancing technical excellence, schedule, cost, and customer priorities.
  • Mentor engineers and contribute to engineering standards and best practices., Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. Related Jobs Senior Systems Engineer Actalent

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Requirements

  • 8+ years of systems engineering experience in automotive, mobility, energy, or similar industries.
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex technical programs.
  • Strong background in system architecture, requirements development, and integration.
  • Broad familiarity with embedded systems, vehicle networks, electrical systems, controls, and software development.
  • Experience with EV systems, functional safety, MBSE, or systems engineering toolchains is preferred.
  • Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Broad familiarity with embedded systems and vehicle networks.
  • Experience with electrical systems, controls, and software development.
  • Experience in EV systems, functional safety, MBSE, or systems engineering toolchains is an advantage.

Work Environment

This role involves working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines such as systems, controls, electrical, software, mechanical, manufacturing, validation, and functional safety. The work setting encourages proactive risk management and effective communication to ensure successful project execution. Job Type & Location, AutoCAD Teamwork Equities Consulting Mentorship Creativity Reliability Market Data Communication Microsoft Word Business Acumen Microsoft Excel Quality Control Project Scoping Ancient History Quality Assurance Technical Writing Energy Technology Microsoft PowerPoint Technical Leadership, AutoCAD Teamwork Equities Consulting Mentorship Creativity Reliability Market Data Communication Microsoft Word Business Acumen Microsoft Excel Quality Control Project Scoping Ancient History Quality Assurance Technical Writing Energy Technology Microsoft PowerPoint Technical Leadership Packaging Development Structural Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Software Technical Review Professional Engineer (PE) License Risa (Structural Engineering Software) +0

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Benefits & conditions

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dexter, MI. Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $75.00/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

About the company

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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