Novanta

Sr. Systems Engineer

Novanta$107K — $163K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering required
  • Experience in developing system-level products, particularly embedded systems
  • Strong background in imaging, vision systems, or RFID products preferred
  • Familiarity with software and hardware development best practices
  • Proficient in using electronics test equipment like oscilloscopes
  • Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative global environment

Responsibilities

  • Design and optimize technical aspects of standardized and customized products
  • Collaborate with customers and teams to clarify requirements
  • Architect solutions and develop algorithms for embedded systems and PC applications
  • Organize and report status and action plans to stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with design process and documentation standards
  • Drive continuous process improvement and implement best practices
  • Support technology and product roadmap development
  • Mentor team members and assist in recruiting efforts

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical benefits covering various health needs
  • Financial benefits supporting employees' financial health
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaborative work environment fostering innovation
  • Flexible travel requirements, allowing for work-life balance
Full Job Description

Summary

The Sr. Systems Engineer is responsible for designing and developing products and systems that meet customer requirements. This role provides technical leadership throughout the development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into actionable technical specifications. Key responsibilities include overseeing product design and implementation, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget, anticipating and mitigating technical risks, and performing verification and validation testing. The position requires strong problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and the ability to communicate effectively while fostering collaboration across teams.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Ensuring robust design and optimization of all technical aspects of standard and customized products.
  • Collaborate with customers and internal teams to clarify requirements and schedules
  • Work in collaboration with team to architect solutions, develop algorithms, and demonstrate working solutions in embedded systems and PC applications.  Refine and optimize solutions documenting design constraints, risks, schedule and cost.
  • Organizing and reporting status and action plans to team and management.
  • Ensuring design process and documentation requirements are met
  • Contributing to continuous process improvement initiatives and driving best practices where needed.
  • Supporting the ongoing development of technology / product roadmaps and the execution of those strategies as needed.
  • Mentor others in developing best practices and emerging embedded systems technologies.  Assist in recruiting new talent.  Collaborate with external partners and universities as needed.

Requirements

  • Minimum Bachelors of Science or Engineering degree
  • Demonstrated experience in the creation and delivery of products at the system-level including embedded systems.
  • Experience with imaging, vision systems or RFID products strongly desired.
  • Exposure to SW and HW development best practices and continuous performance improvement efforts.
  • Hands-on, technical problem-solving mind-set with both HW and SW
  • Strong individual and group problem-solving skills.
  • Cross-organizational communication and leadership
  • Ability to take requirements to test planning to test results
  • Detail-oriented with ability to summarize and communicate effectively internally and with customers. 
  • Ability to use an oscilloscope and other standard electronics lab equipment.
  • Ability to understand / define testing approaches. 
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global team environment.

Travel Requirements

  • Occasional travel, approximately 10-20%

Physical Requirements

  • Mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer.
  • Ability to use vison to read computer screen and read printed materials.

Compensation and Benefits

  • The base pay for this position ranges from $107,200 to 163,300 per year depending on the geographic region.
  • Dependent on the position offered, annual bonuses and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of the compensation package.
  • Novanta supports all aspects of your life’s needs.  This position provides a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits to make your quality of life better.

About Novanta

Novanta Inc. is a leading global supplier of precision photonic and motion control components and subsystems. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts. Novanta's products are used in a variety of applications, including medical and life sciences, industrial automation, and aerospace and defense. The company operates in North America, Europe, and Asia, and is committed to providing innovative solutions that enable its customers to improve their productivity and performance. Novanta is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol NOVT.
Learn more about Novanta
Size
2,700 employees
Market Cap
$4.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$44.5 million
5 Year Trend
+12.9%
Revenue
$590.6 million
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