Systems Engineering Expert Solution Architect

Systems Engineering Expert Solution Architect (Hybrid)

Location:

Towson, MD, United States. Hybrid position – expected to work on‑site at the Towson campus minimally three days per week.

• Requirements Engineering: define, develop, and deploy requirements engineering practices, including requirements definition, decomposition, parametrization, traceability, and lifecycle management.
• Establish robust traceability between requirements, system architecture, and verification/validation activities.
• System Architecture Development: develop and guide system architectures for complex, multi‑domain products (mechanical, electrical/electronics, controls/software).
• Support platform‑based product development across power tools, hand tools, and outdoor equipment.
• Use Case & System Definition: lead the development of product use cases and operational scenarios to capture user needs and translate them into system‑level requirements.
• Verification & Validation: define and standardize test strategies, including test plans and test case templates; ensure alignment between requirements, architecture, and validation activities.
• Model‑Based Systems Engineering: apply MBSE principles and methodologies to develop system models and engineering artifacts using selected toolsets; support integration of MBSE practices into product development workflows.
• Capability Development & Training: develop systems engineering training materials and conduct training sessions across engineering and product teams; mentor and coach engineers, product managers, and cross‑functional teams on systems engineering methods and best practices.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  partner with product management, engineering, program management, and manufacturing teams to embed systems engineering into program execution; facilitate alignment across disciplines to improve decision‑making and reduce late‑stage issues.
• Metrics & Reporting: define and implement systems engineering metrics to track adoption, effectiveness, and impact; communicate insights and progress to leadership and key stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, including requirements engineering and management, system architecture development, verification and validation planning and execution, and end‑to‑end traceability across the product lifecycle.
• Working knowledge of MBSE concepts, methods, and tools.
• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• Experience in designing and developing industrial products such as power tools, outdoor equipment, or similar electromechanical systems.
• Understanding of systems safety and reliability engineering principles.
• Experience with at least one systems engineering toolset such as Jama Connect, Dassault 3
  
  DEXPERIENCE platform, or DOORS NG / Rhapsody.
• Familiarity with model‑in‑the‑loop (MiL), software‑in‑the‑loop (SiL), and hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HiL) validation approaches.

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and additional wellness programs.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and partner products.

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