Systems Engineer

Job Title: Systems EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated Systems Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and deployment of advanced antenna measurement systems for aerospace, defense, and commercial customers. This role involves serving as the technical lead on customer programs and collaborating with Program Managers to ensure successful execution of system requirements, design activities, testing, documentation, installation, and final customer acceptance. This position is ideal for an Electrical Engineer with a strong RF background who desires to expand their responsibilities into program leadership, systems engineering, and customer-facing technical support.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead on assigned customer programs.
• Translate customer requirements into technical specifications and system designs.
• Develop system-level documentation and technical deliverables.
• Perform link budget analysis and design trade studies.
• Support design reviews and technical decision-making.
• Coordinate engineering efforts across multiple functional teams.
• Perform RF testing, validation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Support antenna measurement system development and integration.
• Analyze RF performance data and test results.
• Participate in system verification and acceptance testing.
• Assist with RF design activities as needed.
• Generate technical reports, procedures, specifications, and test documentation.
• Support customer meetings and technical discussions.
• Ensure compliance with internal engineering processes.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation throughout the program lifecycle.
• Work closely with Program Managers, RF Engineers, Manufacturing, Installation Teams, and Customers.
• Support installation and field deployments when required.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor"s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong RF and Electromagnetics background.
• Experience working with Analog RF systems.
• Understanding of RF testing and measurement techniques.
• Ability to interpret RF performance data and test results.
• Technical writing experience.
• Customer-facing experience.
• Approximately 5-7 years of engineering experience.
• Experience supporting technical projects from concept through execution.
• Comfortable communicating with customers and cross-functional teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Antenna measurement experience.
• Antenna range testing experience.
• Aerospace or Defense industry experience.
• SATCOM experience.
• Radar systems experience.
• Electronic Warfare (EW) experience.
• RF system integration experience.
• Installation and commissioning experience.
• Exposure to compact antenna test ranges (CATR).
• Experience supporting government programs.
• MATLAB experience.
• LabVIEW experience.
• Experience writing test procedures and reports.

Work Environment

Location: Warminster, PA. The position offers a hybrid schedule with remote work available on Wednesdays and Fridays when workload allows.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Warminster, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $62.50/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 Warminster,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 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 ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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