Sr. Systems Engineer at Actalent
Minneapolis, MN
$55–$70/hrfrom the description
Jul 28, 2026
Minneapolis, MN
Jul 29, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior-level systems engineering role focused on owning architecture design, requirements development, and lifecycle management for complex electromechanical and embedded systems in industrial or high-reliability environments. The position serves as technical lead across multiple concurrent programs, coordinating with electrical, mechanical, firmware, and software teams to translate customer needs into verified, validated system solutions. Candidates with a background in regulated industries and structured development processes are well suited.
Senior level · 5+ years · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · Bachelor's required · Contract
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Why we read it this way (7)
Although the posting is titled 'Permanent,' the pay structure ($55–$70/hr), benefits language ('temporary role'), and staffing-firm context (Actalent) strongly indicate this is a contract/staffing engagement rather than a direct-hire permanent role.
SOC classification is a judgement call: Systems Engineering as a discipline sits between 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other) and 15-1211 (Computer Systems Analysts). The role's heavy focus on electromechanical and embedded hardware integration also has affinity with non-software engineering SOCs, but those are outside the allowed code list; 15-1299 is the closest fit within scope.
DOORS and Jira are listed together as examples of requirements/test management tools ('e.g., DOORS, Jira') under Required Qualifications — captured as a single skill with alternatives since either satisfies the same requirement.
ASPICE and Agile/Scrum appear under Required Qualifications as 'familiarity with structured development processes (e.g., ASPICE, Agile/Scrum)' — the 'familiarity with' framing and 'e.g.' qualifier soften these below a hard gate, so they are marked preferred. They also appear explicitly under Preferred Qualifications.
SIL2 and experience in aerospace/medical devices appear only under Preferred Qualifications.
Ignored 1 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): requirements management.
Posting is for a contract engagement — the market benchmarks below price full-time roles, so read the comp comparison with that in mind.
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