Systems Design Architecture Engineer

The NI ADG (Aerospace, Defense, Government Business Unit) Customer Centric Solutions Team is seeking to hire an experienced Principal Systems Design Engineer to work on custom engineering opportunities that enable the sale of standard NI Products. The primary responsibilities of this position are to work with NI customers, sales personnel, engineering teams, alliance partners, and contract manufacturers to define, document, design, deploy and sustain NI products tailored to meet specific customer requirements for large scale turnkey engineering solutions. The ideal candidate has experience and knowledge regarding NI products and system level design.

This is a multi-functional role dealing with diverse engineering needs, including the ability to gather requirements, generate specification documents, and interface with alliance partners, contract manufacturers and internal personnel to design, deploy and sustain custom solutions worldwide. This is a high visibility role within NI requiring daily interaction with NI customers, NI Alliance Partners, NI Sales Teams, NI Engineering Teams, and Executive Management.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Interacting with a wide variety of NI customers, NI staff, external alliance partners and suppliers in support of designing, implementing and sustaining custom solutions
• Generating requirements documents, statements of work and Bills of Materials
• Defining and implementing project plans, managing milestones and holding reviews to ensure systems meet requirements and readiness for deployment
• Specifying, designing, prototyping, testing, and deploying turnkey automated solutions
• Directing support personnel, managing project technical deliverables, guiding technical decisions and driving field found issues to resolution
• Traveling as needed (possibly up to 25%) domestically and abroad in support of project objectives

Who You Are:

You serve as a strategic partner to build, grow, and maintain profitable and long-lasting relationships with key accounts. You promote a sense of urgency and establish and enforce individual accountability in the team. You use knowledge of the organizational culture to achieve objectives. You model collaboration across the organization.

• B. S. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics or Electronics Engineering Technology
• Minimum of 8 years relevant industry experience in a Hardware Systems Design Role or a Test Engineering Design Role
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering, electronics & computer architecture
• Understanding of high-level programming languages (LabVIEW, TestStand, C/C++/C#)
• Demonstrated understanding of the following concepts and principles:
• Sources of measurement error
• Appropriate selection of test and measurement instrumentation and equipment
• Understanding of schematics and wiring diagrams
• Integration of hardware and software
• Bill of Materials creation and review
• Familiarity with CAD and PCB design tools
• Statistical analysis of data (Cp, Cpk, GR&R)
• Cable Harness Design
• Hands on use of schematic capture tools and PCB design tools
• Knowledge in Component Supplier Selection
• Knowledge in Compliance Certifications (CE, UL, TUV, Etc.)
• Hands on use of NI Hardware Platforms and Instruments
• Hands on use of NI LabVIEW and Test Stand
• US Person (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 22 CFR §120) may be considered, ability to work on ITAR projects and qualify for DoD Clearances

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Demonstrated ability to:
• Work effectively in a diverse, multi-cultural development environment
• Problem-solve effectively - diagnose technical issues and propose reasonable solutions
• Lead teams in test and measurement system design
• Take initiative, be a self-starter, and work independently
• Persistently drive tasks and lead projects to successful completion
• Quickly learn applicable technology, systems, and products
• Strong work ethic and drive to succeed, Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible., Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, profit sharing retirement, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives, because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results., WHY EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/careers/meet-emerson)

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together., Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let’s go!