Principal Systems Engineering Technologist

OSI Systems, Inc

• $178K — $185K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of relevant systems engineering and RF systems experience, or equivalent practical experience
  • Hands-on experience in systems requirements, RF system integration, and technical documentation
  • Strong interpersonal skills to interface with program management and engineering leadership
  • Proven ability to analyze complex problems and make data-driven decisions
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Leadership capability to engage deeply in technical challenges

Responsibilities

  • Support requirement definition and traceability for high-power RF transmission systems
  • Plan and execute system integration and testing, including Design Verification Tests
  • Champion systems engineering processes for quality, schedule, and cost performance
  • Collaborate across engineering disciplines to develop System Requirements documentation
  • Manage Verification and Validation documentation to ensure compliance
  • Provide technical input for engineering proposals aligning product definition with customer needs
  • Represent Systems Engineering in meetings, communicating status and risks

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plan options
  • 401(k) retirement plan access
  • Health savings account
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and other leave
  • Flexible time-off for full-time salaried employees
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options
Full Job Description
Overview

The Principal Systems Engineering Technologist provides Systems Engineering structure and applied technical coordination to support development of state-of-the-art RF transmitter systems. This individual translates high-level system requirements into practical, actionable designs, build and test procedures for high-power RF transmission systems. In addition, the Principal Systems Engineering Technologist interfaces with suppliers and contractors to support technical requirements compliance. The Principal Systems Engineering Technologist works closely with the System Architect (the Project Engineer) to support Systems Engineering tasks throughout the life cycle of the project or program.

Responsibilities

  • Support and coordinate requirement definition, allocation, and traceability for high power RF transmission systems
  • Experience with system integration and test planning including Design Verification Test (DVT) and Acceptance Testing
  • Contribute to and champion the implementation of systems engineering processes to achieve best-in-class execution, focusing on quality, schedule, and cost performance
  • Work cross-functionally across electrical, mechanical and software engineering disciplines to define and develop System Requirements documentation for multiple concurrently running programs
  • Manage program Verification and Validation documentation and adherence to requirements
  • Contribute technical input to engineering proposals to help align product definition with customer needs and business opportunities
  • Collaborate effectively across functional teams, including Program Office, Engineering, Operations, and Quality
  • When operating within a Department of Defense (DoD) environment, work with the development team to manage the unique demands and regulatory requirements
  • Represent the Systems Engineering department in customer and internal meetings, coordinating technical inputs and communicating status, risks, and action items
  • Able to create and maintain technical development schedules to support engineering design and manufacturing timelines
  • Generate and manage interface control documents between internal and external subsystems
  • Uphold the company's core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
  • Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company's Code of Ethics and Conduct
  • It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem
  • Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of relevant systems engineering, RF systems, integration, test, or technical program experience; related discipline, military or technical training, or equivalent practical experience
  • Candidates without an engineering degree may be considered when they can demonstrate substantial hands-on experience supporting systems requirements, RF system integration, verification and validation, technical documentation, supplier coordination, and cross-functional execution in complex technical programs
  • Must be able to effectively interface with program management, engineering leadership and customers
  • A hands-on leader who is willing to dive deep as and when needed
  • Excellent verbal and written skills to interact with project teams, management and customers
  • Demonstrate high business acumen with ability to analyze complex problems and data, and make high-quality, data-driven decisions
  • Selected candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance issued by the U.S. Government throughout the course of their employment


Preferred qualifications:
  • Familiarity with VLF, HF or other RF systems
  • Previous experience with systems engineering tools like Cameo Requirements Modeler, SysML, DOORS, and MATLAB
  • Experience across multiple technical domains including RF, power, HVAC, software, and firmware
  • Experience with cyber requirements and implementation

Please review our benefits here: Life at OSI

Pay may range from $178,000 to $185,000 annually

The pay range above represents annual base salary only. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as your job level, geographic location, date of hire, experience, job-related knowledge and skills, and education in conjunction with market and business considerations.

Base salary is one component of your total rewards package. You may be eligible for long-term incentives, potential discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discounted rate through the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP). OSI also offers comprehensive benefits including various options for health plans, access to 401(k) retirement plan, health savings account, disability insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, leave of absence programs and an array of voluntary benefits. In addition, paid time off is offered to be used for vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. Full-Time salaried employees are entitled to flexible time-off.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

OSI Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively "OSI") does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. If any person or entity, including a recruiter or agency, submits any information, including any resume or information regarding any potential candidate, without a signed agreement in place with OSI, OSI explicitly reserves the right to use such information, and pursue and/or hire such candidates, without any financial obligation to the person, recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited information or resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are considered and deemed to be the property of OSI.

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