Description

Key Responsibilities

Systems Engineering & Design

• Lead and support the design, development, analysis, integration, testing, and certification of complex hardware systems.
• Own assigned components or subsystems throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop, manage, validate, and verify system-level requirements.
• Manage product architecture, interfaces, and configuration control.
• Coordinate hardware and software integration activities to ensure system performance and compliance.

Testing, Verification & Certification

• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and validation activities.
• Coordinate system-level integration and performance testing.
• Lead verification and validation efforts to ensure compliance with system requirements.
• Support certification and airworthiness activities with regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure products meet quality, safety, reliability, and operational requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, customers, and suppliers throughout product development.
• Communicate technical information clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with specialty engineering teams including:
• Safety Engineering
• Cybersecurity
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC/EMI)
• Reliability Engineering
• Human Factors Engineering

Supplier & Program Management

• Work closely with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure technical requirements are met.
• Support technical subcontract management activities.
• Participate in proposal development, technical evaluations, and trade studies for future upgrades and new opportunities.
• Track and resolve technical, schedule, and integration risks.

Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement

• Provide technical support for production, laboratory, and field operations.
• Investigate technical issues and lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) efforts.
• Analyze system performance data and recommend design improvements.
• Support maintenance evaluations, sustainment activities, and product enhancements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of related engineering experience.
• Experience defining, validating, or verifying system requirements.
• Experience working with mechanical systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 9+ years of related engineering experience.
• Experience performing Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations.
• Experience with technical supplier or subcontract management.
• Experience supporting product certification, airworthiness, compliance, or maintenance requirements.
• Experience with hardware and software integration.
• Experience supporting complex aerospace, defense, transportation, or other highly regulated systems.
• Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle processes, verification and validation methodologies, and configuration management.

Desired Skills

• Systems Design & Architecture
• Mechanical Systems Engineering
• Requirements Management
• Verification & Validation (V&V)
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Configuration Management
• Hardware/Software Integration
• Test Planning & Execution
• Certification & Compliance
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA/RCCA)
• Supplier Management
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Technical Documentation & Communication

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree