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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Actalent
- **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $124,800.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Safety Critical Systems, DO-178B
- **Published:** June 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000ga1s4u

## About the Role

+ Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

 + Hands-on experience with ARP 4754 / ARP 4754A.

 + At least 2 years of experience working with flight controls.

 + Practical experience with flight-critical or safety-critical systems, preferably in aerospace or defense environments.

 + Working knowledge of aviation standards such as DO-178C (software) and DO-254 (hardware), as applicable.

## Description

This role focuses on supporting the development of flight-critical systems in accordance with ARP 4754 / ARP 4754A and related aviation standards. You will contribute across the full systems engineering lifecycle-from requirements definition through integration and verification-while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, reliable, and certifiable flight control systems.

Responsibilities

 + Support the development of flight-critical systems in alignment with ARP 4754 / ARP 4754A and applicable aviation standards.

 + Contribute to systems engineering lifecycle activities, including requirements definition, allocation, and traceability.

 + Develop and refine system architectures and designs for flight control and avionics systems.

 + Support integration activities to ensure that hardware, software, and system interfaces operate cohesively across avionics platforms.

 + Plan and execute verification and validation activities to confirm that systems meet all functional, performance, and safety requirements.

 + Collaborate closely with software, hardware, and test teams to ensure end-to-end system performance and consistency with design intent.

 + Participate in safety assessments such as Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA), Preliminary System Safety Assessment (PSSA), and System Safety Assessment (SSA) with cross-functional teams.

 + Ensure compliance with aviation standards, including DO-178C for software and DO-254 for hardware, as applicable.

 + Support interface definition and management, ensuring clear and robust system interfaces across flight control and avionics subsystems.

 + Engage with customers and stakeholders to align system requirements with mission objectives and operational needs.

 + Contribute to documentation and artifacts required for aviation certification and airworthiness compliance.

 + Assist in maintaining traceability between requirements, design, implementation, and verification evidence throughout the project lifecycle.


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