Senior Systems Engineer

Job Title: Systems Engineer

Job Description

Collaborate with customers, Sales, Program Management, and Systems Engineering teams to translate high-level operational needs into detailed platform and product requirements. Define and own the mission system architecture, including roadmaps, trade studies, Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), system requirements, and interfaces across the full program lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional requirements and interfaces for the mission management system, including integration of sensing, communication, and command & control systems.
• Guide architecture maturity through key design and integration milestones, including Critical Design Reviews (CDR) and Critical Integration Reviews (CIR).
• Perform solution trade studies and data-driven analyses to inform architecture decisions and product definition.
• Communicate architectures, interfaces, and configurations clearly across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Define Validation & Verification (V&V) strategies and activities from concept through execution, including associated documentation.
• Develop technical specifications and lead integration of supplier and vendor solutions.
• Support new business activities, including white papers, proposals, and customer engagements.
• Prepare and present data-based observations and recommendations to leadership.
• Contribute to the development and execution of Digital Engineering and Systems Engineering strategies.
• Apply Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) principles to enable scalability, interoperability, and future growth.

Essential Skills

• 10+ years of relevant experience in mission management systems, command & control communications, sensor integration, and aircraft certification.
• Strong knowledge of complex systems development methodologies and practices, including ARP4754 and ARP4761.
• Familiarity with NATO STANAG 4671 and STANAG 4586.
• Solid understanding of aircraft systems, system integration, and aerospace certification processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a holistic, system-level perspective.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to tailor technical content to diverse audiences.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on teamwork.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with MOSA principles.
• Experience in critical design review.
• Validation and verification expertise.
• Complex systems development proficiency.
• Systems engineering expertise.

Work Environment

Work onsite 100% of the time in Wichita with minimal travel.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Wichita, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 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 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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