Systems Engineer

SummaryThe Systems Engineer serves as the requirements authority for engineering projects, working at the intersection of design, operations, safety, and quality assurance. You will be responsible for ensuring requirements are complete, measurable, traceable, and properly flow down through system hierarchies, from facility level functional needs through equipment level engineering specifications.This position requires strong technical judgment to identify requirements quality issues, assess supplier responses for adequacy, and facilitate resolution of technical issues before they impact design, procurement, or operations.ResponsibilitiesRequirements Development & ManagementDevelop and document high-level requirements for new or proposed projects, translating stakeholder needs into technical specificationsFacilitate expansion of high-level requirements into traceable lower-level Systems, Structures, and Components (SSCs) requirements with clear parent-child relationshipsImplement and maintain requirements in systems integration tools (Visure, DOORS, DOORS Next Gen)Establish and enforce requirements quality standards including measurability, testability, traceability, and completenessRequirements Review & ValidationConduct systematic requirements reviews to ensure clarity of acceptance criteria and verification methodsLead or facilitate requirements reviews to develop baselines and implement design controlEvaluate supplier technical responses and design verification records for requirement complianceIdentify requirement gaps, conflicts, and traceability issues before they impact downstream activitiesReview requirements for proper specification of quantitative parameters, units, tolerances, and performance thresholdsInterface ManagementDefine and document interfaces between systems, ensuring both sides of each interface specify performance parameters (flow rates, pressures, temperatures, data protocols, etc.)Coordinate interface requirements across facility systems (electrical, mechanical, controls, safety, etc.)Maintain interface control documentation and facilitate resolution of interface conflictsTechnical DocumentationWrite and critically review technical documents (Design Interface Requirements, Engineering Design Specifications, Design Verification Records)Ensure requirements include appropriate verification methods (test, analysis, inspection, demonstration)Document requirements changes through formal change control processesPrepare requirements summaries and technical presentations for management and stakeholdersDesign Integration SupportSupport project leads in translating operational needs and safety requirements into equipment design specificationsReview equipment designs for compliance, identifying deviations requiring resolutionFacilitate design reviews Coordinate with quality assurance to ensure traceability through design, fabrication, and testingRisk & Cost ManagementSupport project leads in risk identification, monitoring, and documentationAssist in developing cost models for proposed projects based on requirements scopeIdentify requirements driven cost impacts and facilitate trade off analysesProcess ImprovementDevelop and maintain systems engineering standards, templates, and best practicesTrain engineers on requirements quality principles and systems integration toolsImplement model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approaches on projects from concept through detailed designRequired QualificationsEducation & ExperienceBachelor's degree in engineering or STEM discipline from U.S.-based ABET-accredited university with minimum 3 years relevant experience, ORMaster's degree with 1-2 years of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) experienceDemonstrated experience developing technical requirements for hardware systems (mechanical, electrical, controls, instrumentation)Strong technical writing skills with ability to translate complex concepts into clear, testable requirementsExperience identifying and resolving requirements quality issues including ambiguity, incompleteness, and conflictsAbility to read and understand engineering drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and control system documentationProficiency in written and oral technical communication and presentationSystems Engineering KnowledgeUnderstanding of requirements hierarchy and flow-down (functional → performance → design)Knowledge of verification methods and their applicationFamiliarity with interface management principlesExperience with requirements traceability and configuration managementIndustry ExperienceBackground in hardware based industry with strict workflow and quality assurance standards (nuclear, aerospace, automotive, medical devices, or similar)Experience working with suppliers/vendors to define technical specifications and evaluate design responsesRegulatory & QualityFamiliarity with NQA-1, ISO 9001, or equivalent quality control systemsUnderstanding of design control principles and formal change managementOtherU.S. Citizenship requiredAbility to obtain and maintain U.S. security clearance preferredPreferred QualificationsExperience using systems integration software (DOORS, Visure, GENESYS, or similar requirements management tools)Professional Engineer (PE) license or Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) certificationExperience with design verification and validation processes (FAT, SAT, commissioning)Knowledge of hazardous area classifications, safety instrumented systems, or explosion prevention systemsExperience in regulated industries requiring formaal requirements management (nuclear, aerospace, FDA regulated)Background in process equipment, manufacturing systems, or production facility designExperience with risk management methodologies and risk trackingExperience with cost estimation and project financial planningFamiliarity with relevant codes and standards (ASME, NFPA, OSHA, NEC, ISA)Benefits:All eligible employees enjoy an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, short/long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off including holidays, and tuition reimbursement.EEO Statement:MSTI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified candidates, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. MSTI is an E-Verify employer. If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: HR@mstechnology.com.EEO Employer/Vet/DisabledPowered by JazzHR9jbmUYozuc