Systems Engineer

Actalent • Ames, IA • 12h ago

Job Title: Systems Engineer

Position Summary

The ideal candidate will support the development of advanced control systems by gathering customer requirements, contributing to systems architecture, and guiding a cross-functional team through the product development life cycle. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that complex electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems meet performance expectations, quality standards, and project timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in identifying customer needs and translating them into clear, actionable system requirements.

Support the development of both physical and functional architectures for project delivery.

Establish, track, and manage team goals based on company initiatives, product strategy, and project timelines.

Develop, analyze, integrate, verify, and validate highly complex control systems for Vermeer products, including ownership of the high-level system architecture.

Lead and mentor cross-functional teams throughout the complete life cycle of product development-from concept through validation and release.

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of experience in systems engineering, including requirement management and system-level integration.

Proficiency in project management with experience driving cross-functional engineering teams.

Hands-on experience with electronic control systems, mechanical engineering, and hydraulic systems.

Experience developing electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical control systems in a production environment.

Strong analytical skills, including experience in root cause analysis tools such as FMEA, 8D, and Six Sigma methodologies.

Exposure to model-based systems design principles and practices.

Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink for modeling and simulation.

Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.

Top Skills

Systems Engineering

Requirement Management

Project Management

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ames, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/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 Ames,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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