The Systems Engineer is responsible for the development, integration, testing, and validation of complex optical and opto-mechanical systems. This role works cross-functionally with Optical, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Manufacturing, and Program Management teams to translate customer and product requirements into effective technical solutions.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams, and the ability to manage technical requirements from concept through production and customer delivery.

Role & Responsibilities:
• Develop and manage system-level requirements, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Translate customer and product requirements into system architecture and engineering requirements.
• Lead system integration, verification, validation, and performance testing.
• Coordinate technical activities across optical, mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing disciplines.
• Analyze system performance and identify root causes of technical issues.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Support prototype development, system integration, troubleshooting, and qualification.
• Participate in design reviews and provide system-level technical recommendations.
• Evaluate system-level tradeoffs involving performance, cost, schedule, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Support risk identification and mitigation throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, test results, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Work directly with customers to understand technical requirements and resolve system-level issues when needed.
• Support transition of new products and systems from development into manufacturing.
• Provide technical support for existing products and customer applications.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable quality standards and company procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Solid understanding of all pertinent engineering disciplines: Optics, Mechanics, Electrical, and experience using related software (Zemax, Solidworks, Altium, etc)
• 3+ years of experience in systems engineering, product development, systems integration, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into practical engineering solutions.
• Experience developing and executing engineering test plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:
• Experience with optical or opto-mechanical systems.
• Experience with optical metrology, imaging systems, lasers, sensors, or precision instrumentation.
• Experience with requirements management and systems engineering methodologies.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, or similar engineering analysis tools.
• Experience with statistical analysis, data acquisition, and system performance characterization.
• Experience working in an ISO-controlled engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting customer-facing technical activities.

This is a 100% in-office position located in our headquarters in Wakefield, Massachusetts. We offer competitive compensation packages along with a challenging and stimulating environment.

Salary Description

$120k-$150k/Annually