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# Systems Engineer III

- **Company:** Prism, Inc.
- **Location:** Orlando, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Systems Engineering, SolidWorks (CAD), Hardware Design, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Systems Modeling Language, UML, DOORS (Software)
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9170013/systems-engineer-iii

## About the Role

7+ years experience in systems engineering or design of complex hardware/software systems
Active security clearance
Significant experience translating mechanical system requirements into actionable software and electronics tasks
Systems Engineering skillset with IBM Doors, Cameo, SysML, UML or similar
Preferred - experience with hardware projects
Preferred - experience within Model, Simulation & Training projects

**Highly preferred - any drafting or design experience with Autocad / Solidworks - Mechanical / Hardware Design being the specific focal point, * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related hardware-centric engineering field (or equivalent practical experience).

 * Minimum of 7 years' experience in systems engineering or design of complex hardware/software systems, with a demonstrable ability to work across disciplinary lines.
 * Significant experience translating mechanical system requirements into actionable software and electronics tasks.
 * Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to present technical content effectively to internal development teams and external customers.

Physical Requirements

 * Ability to remain at a computer for significant periods.
 * Frequent interaction with team members, customers, and partners.
 * Ability to travel as project needs dictate.

## Description

The position emphasizes technical breadth, curiosity, and strong communication skills. You will play a key role in ensuring that both customer and internal performance, reliability, and safety goals are fully understood and integrated throughout the design process.
Key Areas of Responsibility

 * Lead the planning, design, development, integration, and test of hardware and software solutions for new products, features, and demonstrations, working with minimal supervision.
 * Liaise between mechanical, hardware, and software teams, ensuring accurate translation of specifications and design intent, and serve as a technical point of contact for both customers and development teams.
 * Capture, analyze, and manage system requirements, explaining technical details to software developers, unraveling design tradeoffs, and anticipating downstream effects.
 * Prepare and deliver clear technical documentation, engineering analyses, customer presentations, and system-level overviews.
 * Mentor other team members, promote technical innovations, and contribute to process improvements, with the goal of improving product quality and project outcomes.
 * Maintain up-to-date expertise in relevant areas of mechanical design, embedded systems, and systems engineering best practices.


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