Senior Systems Engineer Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Senior Systems Engineer

Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with deep expertise in the design and development of electromechanical systems to join our high-performance engineering team. This individual will be instrumental in delivering innovative, scalable solutions across a range of scientific instrumentation platforms. The ideal candidate brings over 10 years of experience, a strong technical foundation, and a proven ability to drive complex system-level designs in high-precision environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the architecture, design, and integration of sophisticated electromechanical systems used in scientific instrumentation.
Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring cohesive and innovative system solutions that meet technical, operational, and business requirements.
Develop and refine system-level specifications and lead risk-based design strategies from concept through production.
Apply advanced problem-solving skills to resolve complex challenges in high-precision applications, balancing performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
Drive the selection and integration of key system components including sensors, actuators, control elements, and embedded hardware/software.
Conduct detailed system modeling, simulations, and performance trade-offs to validate design integrity and ensure system robustness.
Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical direction across programs.
Ensure system designs align with compliance standards, quality systems, and industry regulations.
Document and communicate design decisions, system architectures, verification strategies, and validation results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Bachelor s or Master s degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
10+ years of experience in the design, development, and integration of complex electromechanical systems preferably in the scientific instrumentation, medical device, aerospace, or precision manufacturing industries.
Demonstrated experience leading system-level design efforts from concept through production launch.
Deep understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements development, interface definition, validation/verification planning, and risk management.
Proficiency in control systems, electromechanical integration, and embedded system interactions.
Experience with simulation, modeling, and analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS, or equivalent).
Familiarity with product development in a regulated environment (e.g., ISO, FDA, or similar standards).
Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment on complex technical challenges.

Preferred Qualifications:

Background in optics, vacuum systems, or microfluidic technologies.
Experience with FMEA/DFMEA and reliability engineering.
Patent or publication history in systems engineering or instrumentation design.

Location:

Charlotte, NC Salary:

$130,000 – $150,000 Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
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Position Id:

25-06078