Systems Engineer

Job Title: Systems Engineer, LeadJob Description

The Systems Engineer, Lead position involves designing, developing, evaluating, and modifying end-to-end solutions, systems, and products for customers. This role requires working on the R&D team alongside software developers as a Platform SME, addressing hardware, hypervisor, Kubernetes, orchestration, deployment scenarios, high availability, and software packaging. Responsibilities include building lab systems, loading software, configuring, integrating, verifying, and troubleshooting solutions in a lab environment or customer site using various products. This position is based in The Colony, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and evaluate end-to-end customer solutions.
• Load software, configure, integrate, verify, and troubleshoot solutions in lab environments or customer sites using internal and third-party products.
• Serve as a technical or SME interface to the customer for specific areas.
• Collaborate with the R&D team to design, implement, and function test the products.
• Participate in product releases, feature implementations, requirements gathering, and test tools development.
• Lead a small customer project team of engineers.
• Work with suppliers of hardware and software as needed.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Proactively keep skillsets up to date and take initiative.
• Interact with managers, project managers, vendors, and others to meet project schedules.
• Interface with Customer Support to ensure customer issues are handled promptly and accurately.

Essential Skills

• BS required in an engineering discipline related to telecommunications.
• 8-10+ years of experience in an engineering discipline related to telecommunications.
• Excellent knowledge of virtual environments and software networking using applications such as ESXi, Hyper-V, Docker, or Linux KVM.
• Excellent knowledge of installation and configuration of servers, routers, and switches.
• Experience with wireless technologies and related protocols is a plus (LTE, GSM).
• Demonstrated experience leading or participating in new product development activities.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and deliver with high quality.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills.
• Fluent in English.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with ESXi, VMware, Kubernetes, and networking.
• Bachelor"s Degree is highly preferred.
• Certification in CCNA is a plus.
• Understanding of RKE2 deployment and security hardening in Kubernetes.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a team of 10-12 members, working alongside software engineers. The role requires collaboration and effective communication within the team to ensure successful project outcomes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of The Colony, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62.50 - $77.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 fully onsite position in The Colony,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 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.

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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