Description Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer with expertise in requirements engineering, system architecture, and modeling for edge computing platforms in avionics or similarly complex domains. This role is critical to shaping the foundational system design and ensuring alignment with mission-critical national security objectives. Key Responsibilities • Lead requirements elicitation and negotiation with stakeholders, ensuring clarity, feasibility, and traceability across the system lifecycle. • Develop and maintain system architecture for edge computing platforms, integrating hardware, software, and networking components. • Model system behavior and structure using industry-standard tools (e.g., SysML, MagicDraw, Cameo) to support design decisions and validate requirements. • Perform requirements flow-down from high-level mission needs to subsystem specifications, ensuring alignment with compliance and certification standards. • Collaborate with integration and validation teams to ensure architectural integrity and performance. • Support NSA certification efforts by aligning system architecture with security and compliance requirements. • Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and trade studies to guide technical direction. Skills requirements gathering, negotiation, system architecture, cameo, mbse Top Skills Details requirements gathering,negotiation,system architecture Additional Skills & Qualifications Required Qualifications • Active Top Secret Security Clearance. • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. • 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, preferably in avionics, defense, or high-reliability embedded systems. • Strong background in networking systems, protocols, and secure architectures. • Experience with system modeling tools and methodologies (e.g., SysML, MagicDraw, Cameo). • Familiarity with NSA certification processes and security compliance frameworks. Preferred Skills • Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux. • Understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure system design. • Experience with MIL-STD, DO-178C, or similar standards. • Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. Experience Level Intermediate Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $85.00/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 Grand Rapids,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.