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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., * 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, 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 Hiring- Mechanic |1st: 6am-2:30pm Monday-Friday| Pay - $25.00 To $28.00/hr | Minnesota Aerotek
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Planning Firmware Visionary Leadership Innovation Mitigation Scalability Reliability Testability Traceability Communication Risk Analysis Cyber Security Prioritization Problem Solving Medical Devices Embedded Systems Agile Methodology Business Objectives Systems Engineering Project Coordination Lifecycle Management Architectural Design Test Management Tools Artificial Intelligence Requirements Management Engineering Design Process Verification And Validation Scrum (Software Development) Cross-Functional Coordination Continuous Improvement Process, * 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), * Degree in Systems, Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering
- Experience with high hazard or safety-critical systems (e.g., SIL2)
- Experience 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, Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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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