Principal Systems Engineer

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POSITION SUMMARY:

A Sr Systesm Engineer designs a complete and complex framework, system or product. Defines processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility. Conceives system interfaces and business application prototypes. Identifies, analyzes and resolves system design weaknesses. Influences the shaping of future products by contributing to the framework (architecture) used across multiple products or systems.

Provides multi-layered technical expertise for next generation initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

These may include, but are not limited to:

• Provides leadership in employing an interdisciplinary approach and applies the elements of systems engineering discipline to enable the realization of successful systems.
• Establishes, prioritizes, and documents top-level requirements for a broad range of complex and varied systems through formal analysis and client interaction.
• Operates with incomplete, ambiguous, and conflicting requirements, and drives generation of clear and actionable requirements.
• Integrates/modifies technical requirements within program constraints to develop high level system solutions.
• Analyzes requirements. Identifies concepts, architectural solutions, and system design to meet program needs (technical, schedule, budget, product cost).
• Identifies use-cases, hazards, and develops mitigations.
• Derives subsystem requirements linked to systems requirements.
• Develops verification plans and trace matrices. Executes and/or drives the verification plans. Collaborates with client in developing validation plans.
• Directs and controls the integration of hardware and software, and verifies the operation of subsystems and systems by developing and executing appropriate tests and analyses.
• Leads efforts on evaluation of system performance with respect to requirements and organizes reviews that form the basis of phase gate deliverables for the PRP phases.
• Leads cross functional efforts to identify root cause and develops system level solutions for a wide variety of product and systems challenges.
• Writes high quality technical reports independently.
• Models the life and reliability of systems/ products against requirements at each PRP phase.
• Provides systems engineering support to develop and evaluates the production specification.
• Represents the company and regularly interact with clients for new and established programs to identify technical needs and requirements.
• Provides mentorship to lower level systems engineering personnel in their development of effective systems engineering skills and capabilities, and in the application of established processes and procedures.
• Conducts and leads design reviews as appropriate.
• Collaborates closely with the Quality organization to ensure compliance with engineering, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentors junior systems engineers.
• Performs other job duties as required.

The functions/responsibilities outlined in this

Job Description have an impact to D&K’s QMS and product quality.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

REQUIRED:

Education & Experience:

Typically requires 8+ years related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 5+ years with a Master’s degree; or 3+ years with a PhD, or the equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. 3+ years’ experience operating under a medical device / Life Sciences Quality Management System is required. Experience developing complex Life Sciences instruments is a plus.

Job Complexity:

Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration and teamwork (internally and with clients).
• Excellent…