Staff Systems Engineer

Job Description

Major Responsibilities

Gathers, captures, writes and maintains customer needs and system level requirements
Guides the writing and traceability activities of less experienced engineers
Provides inputs into the governing procedures for gathering, defining and writing requirements
Drives and provides inputs to verification and validation activities for the overall product/system
Ensures completeness of the system test strategy and coverage of testing requirements
Works across engineering functions to define the system/product strategy.
Coordinates and participates in technical designs and reviews
Informs technical decisions being made in the context of broader system architecture
Creates and maintains block and boundary diagrams, system inputs and outputs via Interface Control Documents
Communicates interface requirements to other teams
Provides inputs to procedures for creation of block and boundary diagrams and Interface Control Documents
Reviews system level documentation for completeness and accuracy and to ensure it meets the governing procedures
Provides inputs into the governing procedures for system level documentation
Makes key decisions during the design phase of the project using established methods and procedures and explain those decisions to a broader team
Identifies and analyzes risk and opportunities on a project providing context, probability, consequences, thresholds, priorities, risk action and status, and a plan of action.
Communicates risks and opportunities to the broader team seeking inputs, and guidance from subject matter experts as required
Acts as a resource to mentor and teaches less experienced engineers
Supports product development plans in delivery of on-schedule, on-cost, on-quality, compliant solutions

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

BS Mechanical/Electrical/Software/Systems Engineering

Certification / License

Work Experience

8+ years of relevant work experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Experience with systems integration and troubleshooting
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of product development lifecycle, concept through launch
Demonstrated problem solving ability utilizing problem solving processes and techniques to objectively analyze a problem and drive to root cause and corrective/preventive actions
Team player with ability to participate in cross-functional teams to achieve a common goal

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

Masters of Science degree in STEM

Certification / License

INCOSE Certified

Work Experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Experience with systems engineering and/or requirements management in a product development environment (e.g. the V model)
Experience in electrical power schemes
Demonstrated ability to operate and deliver in a matrixed organization
Ability to create system architecture documents including schematic/interconnect diagrams.
Understanding of cross-functional perspectives and ability to influence and deliver results.
Able to translate technical information to all audiences.
Demonstrated ability to deliver results while working on multiple projects simultaneously while balancing resources.
Experience in power management systems
Experience in the design layout and packaging of electromechanical components and systems.
Self-starter, energizing, results oriented, and ability to multi-task. Able to energize and inspire teams to achieve technical requirements
Ability to perform detail-oriented work with a high degree of accuracy
Experienced understanding and knowledge of engineering principles
Contributor to a regulatory committee in a technical role