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# OEU Responsible Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Everforth Apex
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/18cda174-6c95-4d76-9629-28fbb313711c

## About the Role

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Physics, or a closely related technical field.

Experience: Extensive experience in systems engineering, including requirements management, design integration, and hardware verification for aerospace or defense applications.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in systems engineering methodologies, technical trade study execution, product specification development, and verification planning.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Proficiency with DOORS for requirements management.
 * Expertise in laser communications technology.
 * Technical exposure to electronics, digital signal processors (DSPs), or Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs).
 * Ability to collaborate effectively with design teams and higher-level integration stakeholders in restricted secure facilities.

## Description

Optical Electronics Unit Responsible Systems Engineer, * Lead systems engineering activities for the Optical Electronics Unit (OEU) across multiple engineering disciplines.

 * Manage requirements and maintain continuous engagement with the design, payload systems engineering, and bus integration teams.
 * Provide technical oversight and drive closure for technical trades involving the Optical Electronics Unit.
 * Release and manage key product specifications and oversee component-level documentation approvals.
 * Develop verification plans and close out verification reports to support product validation.
 * Direct systems engineering processes throughout the requirements, verification, validation, test, and hardware sell-off phases.