<p>Job Title: Systems Engineer</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>The Systems Engineer is responsible for developing and executing strategies to meet customer requirements. This role involves requirements analysis, system design, and verification in alignment with ASPICE-compliant development processes. The Systems Engineer acts as a technical interface with OEM customers, ensuring clear communication and delivering robust solutions across multiple engineering disciplines.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Serve as the primary technical liaison with OEM customers, ensuring effective communication and presentation of system concepts. </li><li>Analyze customer requirements from RFQs and transform them into actionable system-level specifications. </li><li>Allocate requirements across mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing teams, ensuring alignment with standard development processes. </li><li>Develop system-level designs that integrate hardware and software components, meeting functional and safety requirements. </li><li>Oversee system verification and validation activities, including hands-on bench testing at key milestones. </li><li>Manage requirements development, writing, and traceability using industry-standard tools. </li><li>Ensure compliance with ASPICE process steps and internal quality standards. </li><li>Participate in internal and customer design reviews, serving as a subject matter expert for system-level decisions. </li><li>Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues across multiple competencies. </li></ul> <p>Essential Skills</p> <ul> <li>3+ years in systems engineering or related roles (automotive, aerospace, defense preferred). </li><li>Solid understanding of automotive systems and embedded software concepts (CAN, ECU testing, etc.). </li><li>Proven ability to develop and manage requirements from scratch, including analysis and decomposition. </li><li>Familiarity with systems development lifecycle. </li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills for customer-facing interactions. </li></ul> <p>Additional Skills & Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Ability to interpret electrical circuits (e.g., filter circuits) and basic software functions. </li><li>Hands-on experience with system testing and validation (white-box or black-box testing). </li></ul> <p>Work Environment</p> <p>You'll work alongside a highly experienced team, with an average of 25+ years of experience, and receive comprehensive training on company processes. This role offers opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and customer success.</p> <p>Job Type & Location</p> <p>This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Westfield, IN.</p> <p>Pay and Benefits</p> <p>The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.</p> <p>Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job</p> <p>classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be</p> <p>subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits</p> <p>available for this temporary role may include the following:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, dental & vision </li><li>Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital </li><li>401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available </li><li>Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) </li><li>Short and long-term disability </li><li>Health Spending Account (HSA) </li><li>Transportation benefits </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) </li></ul> <p>Workplace Type</p> <p>This is a fully onsite position in Westfield,IN.</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 2025.</p> <p>About Actalent</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>