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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Systems Engineer - **Company:** GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS INC - **Location:** Waukesha, WI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Data Centers, Network Interface Controllers, Requirements Management, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Network Switches - **Published:** July 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=599c90e0d6d10313 ## About the Role * 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. ## Description For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? 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. ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) - [Blazor Unleashed: The Future of .NET Web Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1564-blazor-unleashed-the-future-of-net-web-development) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know)