Systems Engineer

The Systems Engineer will engage with customers to collaborate on developing requirements for our systems. The role requires technical expertise in system development, analysis, and design of robust complex electro-mechanical systems, making recommendations for optimizing and improving systems, and developing prototypes that can integrate with other systems, including modeling and simulation efforts., * Collaborate with customers to develop requirements for PDA systems.

• Make recommendations for optimizing and improving systems.
• Develop prototypes and integrate them with existing systems.
• Coordinate and perform additions and changes to hardware and software.
• Evaluate and analyze system utilization and monitor response time.
• Participate in planning, design, technical reviews, and implementation for new hardware and operating systems.
• Maintain system design standards.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and support to engineering staff.
• Assist in testing and analysis and system improvements.
• Transform customer requirements into specifications.
• Perform systems engineering evaluations and trade studies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems/Software Engineering (BSEE, Systems, or BSME).
• 2-10 years of experience with hardware sets, including circuit boards, cabling, connectors, and electro-mechanical devices.
• Understanding of ruggedized equipment, video distribution, and transmission.
• Knowledge of system architecture and ability to develop solutions through creative thinking.
• Experience with military or navy projects is a plus.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with requirements tracking tools.
• Project management and configuration management skills.
• Experience with environmental qualification and testing.
• Production and customer support experience.
• Functional expertise in areas such as power analysis and mechanical design.

Work Environment

The work environment is an engineering and lab setting focused on requirement validation. The role involves working in a small systems group within a small to medium-sized company, requiring a hands-on approach and flexibility to wear multiple hats. The company culture is supportive and emphasizes family flexibility, with projects related to high-tech military and navy information/communication systems. Job Type & Location, Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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