Job Title: Senior Systems EngineerJob DescriptionAs a Senior Systems Engineer, you will take a leading role on a multi-disciplinary team focused on developing and delivering sensor/detector systems for various customers, including the Department of Defense. You will take requirements, customer feedback, and engineering feedback to specify, integrate, and analyze subsystems including sensors, and mechanical, electrical, and software/firmware subsystems and associated requirements. You will drive and coordinate the design of subsystems and their integration into the total system design and development effort. You will work with Technical and Project Managers to develop and manage project schedules and deliverables (CDRLs) in a milestone-driven environment. You must be able to work with customers, communicate progress, and participate in meetings with customers. You must be able and willing to work hands-on with hardware/software systems to appropriately integrate components, validate designs/functionality, and test hardware. You will support efforts to develop and maintain a configuration management framework and implement engineering changes. You will provide lead support in system-level integration of sensors, hardware, firmware, and software, overseeing the integration process. You will create test plans to validate/verify systems performance in support of program milestones. You will troubleshoot system issues, drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis and corrective actions, and maintain detailed technical documentation, including system specifications, design documents, test reports, and user manuals. You will also create customer reports, status updates, and technical reports.Hard SkillsExperience with electronics hardware programs/projects/developmentExperience with DoD/DHS programs and the process of product developmentExperience with customer interactions, presentations, and working with external stakeholdersExperience with sensor systems (e.g., gas/chemical, wearable medical, biomedical, EOIR, infrared, thermal, audio, vibration, industrial monitoring, sonic)Soft SkillsAbility to communicate progress and participate in customer meetingsWillingness to work hands-on with hardware/software systemsAbility to troubleshoot system issues and drive continuous improvementAbout ActalentActalent 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.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:Hiring diverse talentMaintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflectionBuilding a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomesEnsuring growth opportunities for our peopleThe company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email (% ) for other accommodation options.