Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer

We are seeking a dedicated Systems Engineer to execute systems engineering and sustain the Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) baselines for cargo loader fleets. The role involves supporting field and depot-level technical sustainment activities, identifying and resolving issues impacting cost, schedule, or performance, and maintaining the Systems Engineering Plan (SEP) and Configuration Management Plan (CMP).

Responsibilities

• Execute systems engineering to sustain OSS&E baselines for cargo loader fleets.
• Support field and depot-level technical sustainment activities.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve field sustainment and depot overhaul line issues impacting cost, schedule, or performance.
• Maintain and improve the Systems Engineering Plan (SEP) for technical activities.
• Maintain and execute the Configuration Management Plan (CMP) to ensure accurate configuration definitions.
• Develop and staff Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Contract Change Proposal (CCPs) packages.
• Support configuration control board coordination and approvals.
• Maintain and update system-level technical baselines and specifications.
• Maintain system safety program plans and update safety assessments as needed.
• Collaborate with depot operations to implement continuous improvements.
• Participate in recurring System Review Board meetings and technical interchange meetings.
• Engage in Earned Value Management (EVM) program baselining and variance activities.
• Develop and maintain necessary data analysis toolsets for performance assessment and status accounting.

Essential Skills

• Failure analysis
• Requirements analysis and traceability
• Reliability analysis
• Root cause analysis of failures
• Safety and maintainability considerations
• Configuration management processes
• Troubleshooting electronics and machinery

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs)
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining system safety program plans
• Ability to partner with depot operations for process improvement

Work Environment

This position is based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility, offering the flexibility of an in-person or hybrid work schedule.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bridgeton, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $68.00/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 hybrid position in Bridgeton,MO.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 1, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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