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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** OPTIKOS - **Location:** Wakefield, MA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Altium Designer, Systems Engineering, SolidWorks (CAD), Imaging Technology, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Requirements Management, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Zemax, Performance Testing - **Published:** September 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7eeaf06f2b645407 ## About the Role The ideal candidate has strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams, and the ability to manage technical requirements from concept through production and customer delivery., * Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field. * Solid understanding of all pertinent engineering disciplines: Optics, Mechanics, Electrical, and experience using related software (Zemax, Solidworks, Altium, etc) * 3+ years of experience in systems engineering, product development, systems integration, or a related engineering discipline. * Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams. * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. * Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into practical engineering solutions. * Experience developing and executing engineering test plans. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Preferred: * Experience with optical or opto-mechanical systems. * Experience with optical metrology, imaging systems, lasers, sensors, or precision instrumentation. * Experience with requirements management and systems engineering methodologies. * Experience with MATLAB, Python, or similar engineering analysis tools. * Experience with statistical analysis, data acquisition, and system performance characterization. * Experience working in an ISO-controlled engineering or manufacturing environment. * Experience supporting customer-facing technical activities. ## Description * Develop and manage system-level requirements, specifications, and technical documentation. * Translate customer and product requirements into system architecture and engineering requirements. * Lead system integration, verification, validation, and performance testing. * Coordinate technical activities across optical, mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing disciplines. * Analyze system performance and identify root causes of technical issues. * Develop test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria. * Support prototype development, system integration, troubleshooting, and qualification. * Participate in design reviews and provide system-level technical recommendations. * Evaluate system-level tradeoffs involving performance, cost, schedule, manufacturability, and reliability. * Support risk identification and mitigation throughout the product development lifecycle. * Prepare technical reports, specifications, test results, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders. * Work directly with customers to understand technical requirements and resolve system-level issues when needed. * Support transition of new products and systems from development into manufacturing. * Provide technical support for existing products and customer applications. * Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable quality standards and company procedures. * Other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [The Billion Dollar Machine: First Time Right.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/393-the-billion-dollar-machine-first-time-right) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)