Senior Systems Engineer

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North Reading, MassachusettsPosted Today

Role Overview

Altentechnologyusa is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer. This is a contract role in North Reading, Massachusetts. Part of Altentechnologyusa's Qa hiring, posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Senior-level Qa roles is $83k-$120k (based on 19 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

As a Senior Systems Engineer you will be responsible for:

Concept of Operations and writing documentation
Decomposition and defining of user stories to create validation plans to assess.
Requirement decomposition and flow down. Interpreting customer requirements and problem solving with customers and stake holders.
Interface Control Documentation
Test planning and integration
Strong Software background
Systems engineering documentation and modeling may be done with both basic documentation tools (Visio, Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc.) or Models Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Software (CAMEO, JAMA, JIRA)

Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (B.S.), from a technical college or university in an Engineering field.
4+ years of engineering/product development experience, most of which including demonstrated proficiency in systems engineering.
Systems engineering and electro-mechanical device experience (or strong product development knowledge).
Experience tailoring system engineering processes to balance level of SE effort to product/system needs.
Ability to work in fast-paced, agile environment.
Ability to work autonomously.
Preferred experience within the robotics industry.

Location: North Reading, MA

Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000k

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Senior Systems Engineer position at Altentechnologyusa?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Altentechnologyusa. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Senior Systems Engineer position at Altentechnologyusa located?

This position is based in North Reading, Massachusetts. Altentechnologyusa has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Senior Systems Engineer at Altentechnologyusa earn?

Altentechnologyusa has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Senior Systems Engineer role at Altentechnologyusa posted?

This role was posted on July 9, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

How much experience does the Senior Systems Engineer role at Altentechnologyusa require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Altentechnologyusa lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.

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