Job Description
The Systems Engineer III is responsible for conducting customer requirements analysis, developing solutions, and designing and implementing advanced real-time software and hardware systems for operator and maintenance training devices. This role includes mentoring lower-level System Engineers.
ResponsibilitiesGenerate requirements traceability matrix from customer specifications or statements of work.Review requirements and create architectural solutions based on comprehensive hardware and software knowledge.Analyze, design, and implement real-time software and hardware systems for training devices.Attend and brief project status and engineering issues at Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) events and In-Progress Reviews (IPR), recording discrepancies as Action Items.Collaborate with the engineering team and management to ensure budget, timeline, and scope requirements are met.Perform testing at customer sites and early testing on pre-release products.Develop technical proposals and respond to Sources Sought, RFPs, and RFIs with the marketing team, ensuring technical accuracy and professionalism.Create training device documentation to meet CDRL requirements.Mentor lower-level Systems Engineers.Handle government-furnished equipment and materials safely.Available to work a standard weekly schedule with overtime as required.Perform other duties as assigned.Essential SkillsIn-depth understanding of simulation hardware and software.Self-motivation and the ability to work independently.Excellent writing and presentation skills.Ability to establish priorities and ensure tasks are completed on schedule.Ability to respond to tasks and mentorship from engineering managers or advanced Systems Engineers.Capability to obtain security clearance if required by the contract.Additional Skills & QualificationsBachelor’s degree in an engineering major and five years of experience in systems engineering.Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with seven years of experience in systems engineering.High school diploma or equivalent and eleven years of experience in systems engineering.Advanced degree in engineering preferred.Work Environment
The role requires onsite work from Monday to Friday, with flexible shifts available from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The work environment includes a business casual dress code and offers comprehensive benefits such as Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), health coverage, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan. Employees also have access to educational assistance programs, interest-free loans, paid time off, and ten paid holidays.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $79000.00 - $105000.00/yr.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Health Coverage
Dental Coverage Vision Coverage
Basic Life Insurance with AD&D Supplemental Life Insurance with AD&D
Dependent Life Insurance with AD&D
Short and Long-term Disability Coverage
Health and Dependent Care FSA
Health Savings Account
401 (k) Plan
Tricare Supplement Plan
Lifelock Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Educational Assistance Program
Interest-free loans (computers, gym, tools) Paid Time Off (PTO)
10 Paid Holidays
Flexible work schedule
Business casual dress code
Pre-tax premiums on most plans
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Jacksonville,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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.
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