Systems Engineer

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  • Nepean, ON
  • $60.00-67.00 per hour
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Job Title: Systems EngineerResponsibilities
  • Analyze technical problems raised by end users and propose effective, practical solutions.
  • Gather, analyze, define, and manage system requirements, ensuring traceability throughout the system lifecycle.
  • Prepare clear and comprehensive requirements documents and specifications in line with project and customer standards.
  • Define and document system interfaces, ensuring compatibility and proper integration with related systems and equipment.
  • Develop system designs and perform detailed system analysis to support implementation and verification activities.
  • Update and maintain system design documents to reflect desired functionality and design changes over time.
  • Prepare system test procedures and test reports in accordance with established company and customer standards.
  • Perform system verification and validation testing, accurately record results, and analyze test data to confirm compliance with requirements.
  • Identify, document, resolve, and verify problem reports, ensuring issues are tracked through to closure.
  • Collaborate closely with software engineers to ensure that system designs are correctly translated into software implementations.
  • Interact with the software in a lab environment where it interfaces with both simulated and real aircraft equipment.
  • Communicate verbally and in writing with team members, leadership, and customers to present proposed or completed work.
  • Work collaboratively with other engineering disciplines, including Airworthiness, Safety, Hardware, Software, and Human Factors, to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Apply a disciplined systems engineering approach and problem-solving skills to daily project activities.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of systems engineering processes, documentation, and tools within the team.
Essential Skills
  • Proven experience with requirements analysis, definition, management, and traceability throughout the system lifecycle.
  • Hands-on experience with system verification, system integration, and system testing in complex technical environments.
  • Ability to apply strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues raised by end users.
  • Experience working in a team environment using an Agile development methodology.
  • Disciplined approach to systems engineering, including structured documentation and configuration control.
  • Practical experience with requirements management tools, such as IBM Rational DOORS.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Comfort working with software that interfaces with both simulated and real equipment in a lab environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Motivation to contribute to the modernization and advancement of defense capabilities within a high-impact program.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Nepean, ON. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $60.00 - $67.00/hr. Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Nepean,ON.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at .

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