Systems Design Engineer - Defense - Bourne, MA

An industry-leading technology organization is seeking an experienced Systems Design Engineer to lead the architecture, integration, and validation of sophisticated hardware and embedded software systems. This is a hands-on technical leadership role offering the opportunity to drive innovative projects, mentor engineering teams, and contribute to cutting-edge solutions in demanding environments.

• Lead the development of complex integrated systems!
• Shape systems and collaborate across hardware, software and mechanical!, * Lead the design, architecture, integration, and validation of complex hardware and embedded software systems.
• Drive system-level engineering activities from requirements definition through verification and delivery.
• Develop, review, and enhance embedded software, drivers, and system interfaces.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, firmware, mechanical, and IT teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system-level issues through hands-on laboratory testing and analysis.
• Conduct and participate in design reviews, technical assessments, and engineering evaluations.
• Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation, reports, and engineering artifacts.
• Support project planning activities including scheduling, estimation, resource planning, and execution tracking.
• Evaluate networking, communications, and security requirements to ensure robust system performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, development workflows, and engineering best practices.
• Support testing activities, vendor interactions, and occasional field deployments when required., * Opportunity to take ownership of technically challenging and high-impact engineering programs.
• Exposure to advanced technologies spanning hardware, software, networking, security, and system integration.
• Senior-level technical leadership position with the ability to shape engineering direction and best practices.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment featuring engineering professionals across multiple disciplines.
• Opportunity to mentor and develop other engineers while continuing to expand your own technical expertise.
• Involvement throughout the full product lifecycle, from requirements and design through testing and verification.
• Hands-on access to sophisticated laboratory environments, development platforms, and engineering tools.
• Long-term career growth within a stable and innovation-focused organization that values engineering excellence and technical achievement.

The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced Systems Engineer with a strong background spanning both hardware and embedded software development., * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with significant industry experience, or a Master’s degree with substantial engineering experience.

• Proven expertise in system architecture, integration, verification, and troubleshooting.
• Strong experience developing and debugging embedded software, low-level drivers, and Linux-based systems.
• Hands-on knowledge of networking and communication protocols such as Ethernet, CAN, TCP/IP, and serial interfaces.
• Ability to interpret electronic schematics and work effectively with both analog and digital systems.
• Experience utilizing laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and debugging tools.
• Track record of leading technical teams, mentoring engineers, and driving projects to successful completion.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with project planning, scheduling, and engineering lifecycle management.
• Exposure to secure communications, DevOps practices, CI/CD environments, or safety-critical systems would be advantageous.

• Competitive salary package ranging from approximately $110,000 to $150,000, dependent on experience and qualifications.

My client is a well established engineering and technology organization recognized for delivering advanced, high-reliability solutions across complex technical markets. The company has a strong reputation for innovation, engineering excellence, and solving challenging real-world problems through multidisciplinary collaboration.