Senior Systems Engineer I
$116,000–$133,000 year
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States or Burnsville, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Lead system design and validation for significant electromechanical subsystems while owning key portions of system architecture, requirements definition, and traceability. Drive system integration, testing, and validation, including troubleshooting complex issues, and influence trade studies and key design decisions. Engage stakeholders early to expose sourcing, certification, compliance, and manufacturing constraints before they reach the critical path. Mentor early-career engineers and contribute to project planning, effort estimates, and stage-gate reviews. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to reinforce systems-engineering standards and convert learning into reusable design rules and platform building blocks.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or a related engineering field
- 3–7 years of experience in electromechanical systems, with a focus on electrical power systems
- Familiarity with systems-engineering methods (architecture, requirements, integration)
- Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering principles as they relate to power distribution, conversion, quality, and system integration
- Proven experience in testing, validation, and troubleshooting of electromechanical systems
- Familiarity with the industry standards and regulations that apply to electrical power products
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and other relevant software
- Travel: up to 20% within the USA, as driven by business needs
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree
- Experience in research and new product development
- NFPA 70E certification
- Knowledge of UL standards such as UL1008, UL508A, UL1691, UL489, UL924, UL1741, and UL9540, and code differences across NFPA 70, 101, and 99
- Experience with modeling software for mechanical and electrical design (SolidWorks / SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical)
- Experience with ERP, PLM, and engineering/product-data-management (Vault) software
- Experience working with vendors, suppliers, consultants, and contract manufacturers
- Basic project management skills, with the ability to lead technical teams
- Experience with renewable energy, microgrids, energy storage, or power conversion technologies
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