Systems Engineer

Aerospace Systems Engineer

Location: Eden Prairie, MN (100% On-Site)

Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Join a team of innovators shaping the future of flight-critical systems for major aircraft manufacturers. We are seeking an Aerospace Systems Engineer who is passionate about designing, testing, and developing advanced electronic systems in the Aerospace and Defense industry. This role offers the opportunity to lead technical efforts, interface directly with customers, and contribute to cutting-edge product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical interface with customers.
• Develop and trace system requirements using DOORS and other tools.
• Design monitoring and built-in test functions for hardware/software implementation.
• Support proposal efforts with technical solutions and documentation.
• Provide cost and schedule estimates for product upgrades and new developments.
• Present technical data to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage project schedules and deliverables.
• Lead design, analysis, testing, and integration of assigned systems.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines including hardware, software, mechanical, and certification teams.
• Maintain and support legacy aerospace products.
• Assist in FAA certification documentation and new product release processes.

Required Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical, Computer, Software, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in avionics system design and development.
• Strong understanding of embedded software and/or hardware engineering.
• Familiarity with aircraft systems and standards: ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, DO-178, DO-254, DOORS, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, DO-160.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with brushless DC motors and/or third-party Apple accessories.
• Proficiency in DOORS, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Work Environment

This position is based in a high-tech aerospace facility in Eden Prairie, MN. You'll be part of a collaborative team focused on innovation, precision, and delivering mission-critical solutions.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $68.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Eden Prairie, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.

About Actalent

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The 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.

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