Senior Systems Engineer

Smiths Detection is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our newly established systems engineering team where you will play a key role in shaping its future. You will be part of a dynamic group focused on developing advanced defense and commercial products that support our mission of Making the World a Safer Place. In this role you will take ownership of the system engineering lifecycle for systems from conceptual design to final deployment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering experience in defense or commercial product development and a passion for delivering missioncritical solutions.

Essential Job Functions Activities and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead system engineering efforts across the entire product lifecycle from concept through to retirement. Ensure alignment with customer requirements technical specifications and regulatory standards while guiding design development and manufacturing phases.
• Collaborate with project and program managers to ensure program execution aligns with customer needs and contract requirements.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams (hardware software mechanical engineering etc.) to define design and integrate complex systems.
• Lead system integration verification and validation activities to ensure systems meet operational and performance requirements.
• Develop system architectures specifications and technical documentation.
• Design and implement systems engineering frameworks processes and best practices to support system development integration and lifecycle management.
• Conduct system modeling simulation trade studies and risk assessments to evaluate performance and inform design decisions.
• Develop and maintain systemlevel requirements manage traceability and ensure proper documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and crossfunctional teams.
• Support customerfacing activities including design reviews technical presentations and troubleshooting.
• Drive continuous improvement in systems engineering processes tools and methodologies.
• Apply expertise in system architecture design system modeling and simulation techniques.
• Utilize configuration management systems analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences including senior leadership.
• Work effectively in a fastpaced collaborative and crossdisciplinary environment.
• Quickly understand and contribute to complex technical concepts in a fastpaced environment.
• Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
• Utilize systems engineering tools (e.g. Siemens TeamCenter DOORS SysML MATLAB) and methodologies.
• Demonstrate technical leadership and project management experience within crossfunctional teams.

Qualifications :

Education Requirements

Required/Preferred:

• Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Years of Experience:

• 7 years of experience in systems engineering with a focus on defense or product development.

Technical Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of military standards regulatory requirements and defense industry practices (e.g. MILSTD810 FRACAS DCMA ITAR etc.).
• Prior experience working on government contracts or military systems.

Additional Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance may be required for this position.
• Preferred Qualifications: Active DoD Secret Clearance

Background:                

This position may require Sensitive Security Information (SSI) access and vetting via the TSA. If required applicant must successfully pass a federal background investigation.
This position may require a U.S. Personal Security Clearance.

SDI is a Federal Contractor and a drugfree workplace. By submitting an application I confirm that I understand that the Company has a right to require me to submit to a drug test prior to employment and at any time during my employment to the extent permitted by law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime