Staff Systems Engineer

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The Staff Systems Design Engineer is responsible for defining, managing, and validating system-level requirements, architecture, interfaces, and verification strategies throughout the product development lifecycle. This role provides technical leadership in systems integration, requirements management, system design, and product verification while working cross-functionally to deliver high-quality, compliant products. The position serves as a technical mentor, supports engineering best practices, and drives successful product development execution from concept through launch., * Gather, capture, document, and maintain customer needs and system-level requirements.

• Lead requirements development activities and ensure traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
• Drive system verification and validation activities, ensuring complete test strategy coverage and alignment with requirements.
• Define and maintain system architecture, interfaces, block diagrams, boundary diagrams, and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to develop system and product strategies and support key technical decisions.
• Review and maintain system-level documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.
• Identify, assess, and communicate project risks and opportunities, developing mitigation plans and driving stakeholder alignment.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and support the development and delivery of on-schedule, on-cost, on-quality product solutions.

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience., * Master’s degree in a STEM-related discipline and/or INCOSE certification.
• Experience applying systems engineering and requirements management methodologies within a product development environment (e.g., V-Model).
• Experience with power generation equipment, generator systems, power management systems, and complex electrical power distribution architectures.
• Knowledge of medium-voltage applications (1-35 kV), data center power distribution, and generator paralleling/grid-tied systems.
• Experience planning and leading product verification and validation activities, including laboratory and field-testing environments.
• Ability to develop system architecture documentation, including schematics, interconnect diagrams, interface definitions, and system models.
• Experience using analytical methods, modelling, calculations, and data acquisition systems to evaluate product and system performance.
• Demonstrated ability to influence across a matrixed organization, manage multiple priorities, mentor others, and effectively translate technical information for diverse audiences.
• Experience with systems integration and troubleshooting.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of the product development lifecycle from concept through launch.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills utilizing structured methodologies to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Volunteer time off
• On-site gym, Great Reasons to work for Generac
• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
• State-of-the-art facility with an onsite gym, walking trails, café, free parking and many employee activities
• Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
• Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits, many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line, while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
• Make a positive impact. Generac has always been community-minded and dedicated to giving back. The company proudly offers a Volunteer Time Off program, inviting team members to participate in charitable volunteer opportunities on company time.
• We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.