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# Staff Systems Engineer - Quantum Gravity Gradiometer

- **Company:** IDR, Inc.
- **Location:** Louisville, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Software Documentation, Network Interface Controllers, Software Systems
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=81c2196925237796

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, physics, or a related technical field.
 * 5+ years of progressive systems engineering experience with complex hardware/software systems, ideally including quantum systems, precision sensors, aerospace systems, spacecraft payloads, or other multidisciplinary R&D systems.
 * Demonstrated ability to own requirements from customer-level intent through internal decomposition, traceability, change control, and verification planning.
 * Experience developing or maintaining ICDs across electrical, mechanical, optical, software, command/telemetry, and customer interfaces.
 * Experience creating V&V plans, test plans, verification matrices, and customer-ready evidence packages for complex technical systems.

## Description

* Responsible for managing complex hardware and software systems in a multidisciplinary environment focused on quantum gravity sensors.
 * Owner of requirements from customer-level intent through internal decomposition, traceability, and verification planning.
 * Develop and maintain interface control drawings and system documentation to ensure seamless integration across subsystems.
 * Facilitate technical reviews, risk management, and verification activities to ensure system performance and reliability.
 * Collaborate with engineers, physicists, program managers, and customers to deliver high-quality technical solutions.


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