Senior Systems Engineer
- Employeeownedbrands
- Hiawatha, IA
- 3w ago
- Full-Time
- On-site
Job Description:
Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer
Reports to: Director, Engineering
Department: Engineering
Work Model: Full-time, On-site – No Travel Required
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
Company & Benefit Information
At Crystal Group, we do hard things – designing and building rugged tech and tech solutions that provide predictable performance in the world’s most unforgiving environments. As a 100% employee-owned company, here you take extreme ownership of your role and work and invest in your own success and that of your teammates. Together we use a zero limits approach to wow our customers.
Crystal Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness programs
Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
On-Site Gym
Job Summary
This position is responsible for selecting key electronics technologies utilized in the development of products and product families for the company. Acts as the intermediary between the design and compliance engineering teams who collect the requirements from the customer and the sales department who request the design. Systems Engineer is a combination of technologist, product line engineer, and systems engineer.
Essential Functions
Select system components and technologies that not only have excellent performance and long life but also can be ruggedized for the military market segment of our business
Lead engineering activity in systems engineering, benchmark testing, and requirements validation
Responsible for maintenance of the Product Offering Technical Solution to document the as-built system configuration
Systems Lead and works with the mechanical and electrical engineers committed by the Design Engineering Manager to successfully complete the project
Provide technical assistance and process input to the Project Managers for their successful delivery of their assigned projects
Lead the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) / Critical Design Review (CDR) and manage the PDR / CDR artifacts associated with their projects
Key resource to Manufacturing, Engineering, and Executive Management during normal operations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Extensive knowledge of technological trends to provide high-performance computing, networking, display, and system integration options
Working knowledge of how to develop a computer server, integrate related technologies, and options to maximize utility by a customer.
Travel to customer sites and have a flexible work schedule
Demonstrated ability to operate lab equipment
Manage multiple tasks at once, as well as prioritize them in order to hit deadlines
To train and mentor others in core departmental duties
To effectively lead small teams on well-defined projects with moderate supervision, oversight, and coaching provided
Identify departmental process deficiencies, propose viable solutions, and implement appropriate corrective action(s) with moderate managerial support provided
Required Qualifications
Must be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent Resident Card or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person”)
Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred, 6-8 years of engineering related experience in lieu of degree
Working Conditions
Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Occasional exposure to manufacturing floor and testing environments. May require lifting up to 25 lbs, standing for extended periods during product testing, and occasional travel (up to 25%).
EEO Statement
Crystal Group, Inc, maintains a program of equal employment opportunity designed to ensure that employment and advancement opportunities are made available to all employees and applicants on the basis of individual qualifications and without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, disability, age, sex, genetic information, military status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws
Offer Contingency
All job offers are contingent on the applicant successfully completing the background check and drug screen.
**This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other responsibilities as necessary. Employment with Crystal Group remains at-will.