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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Actalent
- **Location:** Moorestown, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $83,200.0 - $141,440.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Distributed Systems, Embedded Software, MATLAB, Real-Time Operating Systems, Requirements Management, Verification and Validation (Software), Subsystems, Systems Integration, Scripting, Reliability of Systems, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Data Analytics
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/5816F98FC95541CA9B2880DD99EC5170/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
 * 2-7 years of experience in systems engineering, including requirements analysis, data analytics, integration, and test.
 * Proficiency in MATLAB for modeling, simulation, and data analysis.
 * Hands-on experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Doors Next, or JAZZ.
 * Strong working knowledge of Linux for system integration, testing, and command-line operations.
 * Ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance

Preferred Experience

 * Exposure to real-time operating systems or embedded software environments.
 * Familiarity with Agile tools such as JIRA for tracking requirements and development tasks.
 * Experience validating message-based systems, pub/sub architectures, or distributed system behavior.
 * Understanding of system verification methods, test planning, and structured documentation practices.
 * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

## Description

* Conduct functional and empirical analysis to support the design, development, and implementation of hardware, systems, and subsystems.
 * Perform requirements analysis using tools such as DOORS, Doors Next, or JAZZ, ensuring traceability and clarity across system components.
 * Decompose top-level requirements into actionable subsystem and component-level requirements, supporting both hardware and software teams.
 * Execute system integration and testing, validating system behavior, identifying discrepancies, and supporting root-cause analysis.
 * Perform systems-level troubleshooting and debugging during validation and test phases, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
 * Utilize MATLAB for modeling, simulation, and data analysis to evaluate system performance and support design decisions.
 * Apply strong Linux knowledge to support integration, testing, scripting, and system-level diagnostics.
 * Document test procedures, verification results, analysis findings, and technical recommendations in a clear and structured format.
 * Participate in technical reviews, requirement walkthroughs, and design discussions to ensure system reliability, safety, and compliance.
 * Support continuous improvement of tools, processes, and methodologies related to requirements analysis, integration, and test.


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