Systems Engineer

Software Systems Engineer

As a Software Systems Engineer, you will leverage your expertise to research, architect, model, simulate, test, certify, and enhance cutting-edge products and services. You will develop complex system architectures within contextual modeling platforms, guiding them from operational concept through preliminary and detailed design, simulation, and testing using advanced tools. The role requires a strong understanding of software practices and terminology, and the ability to influence the organization's direction while being a key contributor to its success.

Responsibilities:

• Research, architect, model, simulate, test, certify, and improve cutting-edge products and services.
• Develop complex system architectures within contextual modeling platforms.
• Guide systems from operational concept through preliminary and detailed design, simulation, and testing.
• Identify and raise questions to ensure successful task completion.
• Influence the direction of the organization and contribute to its overall success.

Essential Skills:

• MBSE (Model Based System Engineering)
• Software architecture experience
• Experience with interface control documents
• Experience in developing and managing requirements specifications
• Decomposition of requirements and design experience
• Advanced experience with requirements management and system modeling tools such as CAMEO
• Experience or certification in INCOSE standards
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Knowledge of industry-standard mechanical design principles
• Ability to administer baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting
• Exposure to establishing and tracking key Technical Performance Measurements (TPM)
• Familiarity with tools such as DOORS, NoMagic, Matlab, INCOSE, and Cameo

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract position based out of Centennial, CO.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $90.00/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 Centennial, CO.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.