Systems Engineering Expert Solution Architect - Hybrid

This is a hybrid position and expected to work on-site minimally three days at our Towson MD Campus. 

Towson, MD, United States

The Job: 

As a Systems Engineering Expert Solution Architect, you’ll be part of our Tools and Outdoor Team working as a hybrid employee. You will to lead the development and deployment of systems engineering frameworks, methods, and tools across complex, multi-domain product development programs.

This is a critical role to strengthen systems engineering capabilities across mechanical, electrical/electronic, and software domains, enabling improved product architecture, requirements traceability, and verification and validation processes. You will have a  combination of deep technical expertise with strong collaboration and influence skills.  You’ll get to:    

• Requirements Engineering
  • Define, develop, and deploy requirements engineering practices, including requirements definition, decomposition, parametrization, traceability, and lifecycle management.
  • Establish robust traceability between requirements, system architecture, and verification/validation activities.
• System Architecture Development
  • Develop and guide system architectures for complex, multi-domain products (mechanical, electrical/electronics, controls/software).
  • Support platform-based product development across power tools, hand tools, and outdoor equipment.
• Use Case & System Definition
  • Lead the development of product use cases and operational scenarios to capture user needs and translate them into system-level requirements.
• Verification & Validation (V&V)
  • Define and standardize test strategies, including test plans and test case templates.
  • Ensure alignment between requirements, architecture, and validation activities.
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
  • Apply MBSE principles and methodologies to develop system models and engineering artifacts using selected toolsets.
  • Support the integration of MBSE practices into product development workflows.
• Capability Development & Training
  • Develop systems engineering training materials and conduct training sessions across engineering and product teams.
  • Mentor and coach engineers, product managers, and cross-functional teams on systems engineering methods and best practices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with product management, engineering, program management, and manufacturing teams to embed systems engineering into program execution.
  • Facilitate alignment across disciplines to improve decision-making and reduce late-stage issues.
• Metrics & Reporting
  • Define and implement systems engineering metrics to track adoption, effectiveness, and impact.
  • Communicate insights and progress to leadership and key stakeholders.

The Person: 

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, including:
  • Requirements engineering and management
  • System architecture development
  • Verification and validation planning and execution
  • End-to-end traceability across the product lifecycle
• Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts, methods, and tools.

• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• Experience in the design and development of industrial products such as power tools, outdoor equipment, or similar electromechanical systems.
• Understanding of systems safety and reliability engineering principles.
• Experience with at least one systems engineering toolsets such as:
  • Jama Connect
  • Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE platform
  • DOORS NG / Rhapsody
• Familiarity with model-in-the-loop (MiL), software-in-the-loop (SiL), and hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) validation approaches.

The Details: 

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including: 

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being. 

• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs. 

And More: 

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:  

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.  

• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.  

• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences. 

• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.  

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us! 

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