Lead Systems Engineer

Join our client's growing engineering team in a newly created Lead Systems Engineer position! This role will lead the development and commercialization of a sophisticated portable technology platform intended for demanding field applications. The position serves as the primary technical point of contact for external stakeholders while providing leadership and direction to a multidisciplinary engineering team. This individual will play a critical role in driving product development, system integration, risk management, and manufacturing readiness from concept through commercialization.

Requirements of the Lead Systems Engineer:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience developing complex hardware, instrumentation, or electromechanical systems
• 3+ years of technical leadership or engineering management experience
• Strong understanding of systems engineering methodologies and product development processes
• Experience with requirements management, risk analysis, and design verification activities
• Knowledge of FMEA, root cause analysis, and engineering risk mitigation practices
• Proficiency with CAD software such as Solid Works, Fusion 360, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with electronic design tools and multidisciplinary system integration
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
• Experience supporting medical device or defense projects is a plus
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities

Key Responsibilities of the Lead Systems Engineer:

• Lead technical execution of a multi-phase product development program from concept through deployment
• Establish project objectives, timelines, deliverables, and resource requirements
• Serve as the primary technical liaison for customers, partners, suppliers, and external stakeholders
• Develop and manage system requirements, architecture, and integration strategies
• Coordinate activities across mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and scientific teams
• Oversee prototype development, testing, troubleshooting, and design refinement activities
• Ensure alignment between technical requirements, project milestones, and business objectives
• Identify technical and program risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Support design reviews, verification activities, and product validation efforts
• Drive design-for-manufacturing initiatives and support transition into scalable production
• Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams on sourcing, manufacturing, and production planning
• Monitor project performance and communicate status updates to leadership and stakeholders
• Promote continuous improvement across engineering processes, product quality, and team performance
• Support compliance with applicable industry, customer, and operational standards

Occupational Code: 17-2112.00-Industrial Engineers