Systems Engineer III

IRIS TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

SYSTEMS ENGINEER III

Department:
Engineering

Reports To:

Systems Engineering Manager

Location:

Irvine, CA

Employment Type:

Full-Time
FLSA Status:
Exempt

The Senior Systems Engineer 3 provides senior-level technical leadership for complex aerospace and defense programs from requirements development through system design, integration, testing, and final acceptance. This position works closely with customers, Program Management, Engineering, and other stakeholders to establish system requirements, architecture, technical deliverables, schedules, and program objectives. The Senior Systems Engineer 3 also provides technical mentorship to systems engineering team members and serves as a key technical and quality resource throughout program execution.

• Interface with customers, Development Teams, and Program Managers to establish program requirements, system specifications, system architecture, technical deliverables, and program objectives.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor the technical performance of Company programs.
• Develop system specifications based on customer requirements.
• Develop system-level test plans and test procedures based on program requirements.
• Analyze requirements for compliance when direct testing is not practical.
• Maintain a system-level view of program objectives and ensure system elements integrate successfully to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure effective integration of internal subsystems and interfaces with customer systems.
• Orchestrate system designs, prototype builds, system integration and testing, third-party environmental testing, final acceptance validation, and project documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead hands-on integration and troubleshooting, interpret measurements and analyses, and determine the technical adequacy of verification results.
• Ensure adherence to program requirements, technical specifications, and established quality standards.
• Identify and eliminate internal and external ambiguities in the design and development process.
• Identify technical program issues and lead Development Teams in developing and implementing solutions.
• Work closely with the Systems Engineering Manager and/or Director of Engineering to ensure system designs meet program requirements and established architectures.
• Work with Program Management to support programs remaining on schedule and within established budgets through effective coordination and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Take ownership of engineering processes and serve as a principal quality liaison for assigned programs.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, guidance, and expertise to junior systems engineers.
• Develop and implement new technical solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant systems engineering tools, technologies, and industry practices.
• Perform other related duties and activities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field, with Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience, with 15+ years preferred, in highly technical research and development, engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or related environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in the technical development, analysis, integration, or implementation of complex engineering systems or applications.
• At least 5 years of experience managing technical projects, including schedules, budgets, resources, and technical deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary engineering teams and align team members toward…