Senior Systems Designer

SMART Technologies Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SMART Technologies Inc. in Calgary seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the development and integration of advanced electronic systems for our display/product portfolio.

You will collaborate with electrical, software, and mechanical engineers to ensure performance, reliability and innovative solutions across the product lifecycle. You will own system design, requirements management, integration testing, and cross-functional coordination, driving risk management and documentation while staying

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in systems engineering with electronics product development.
• Experience leading complex projects from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Lead system design and architecture of electronic products and interfaces.
• Gather and translate customer requirements into system specifications.
• Oversee hardware, software, and mechanical integration and testing.
• Coordinate with project managers to track progress and compliance.
• Collaborate with R&D, product management, and manufacturing partners.
• Identify technical risks and drive resolution and mitigation.
• Create documentation and promote best practices in systems engineering.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Skills

System design

Cross-functional leadership

Electronics product development

Hardware-software integration

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

Oracle Agile

Confluence

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join our Product Development team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the development, and integration of complex electronic systems for our cutting-edge products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including electrical, software, and mechanical engineers, to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Design & Architecture: Lead the system-level design and architecture of electronic products, including defining system requirements, creating block diagrams, and specifying interfaces between components.
• Requirements Management: Gather, analyze, and translate customer and stakeholder requirements into technical specifications and system-level requirements. Direct design changes through the required approval processes, ensuring all stakeholder impacts are considered.
• Integration & Testing: Oversee the integration of hardware, software, and mechanical components, ensuring system-level functionality and performance. Develop and execute system validation and verification plans.
• Project Management: Coordinate with project managers to ensure alignment with overall project goals. Track and report the state of progress on system design, including bug reports and requirements compliance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other engineering teams, product management, and manufacturing partners to ensure successful product development and launch.
• Risk Management and Issue Resolution: Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the product development lifecycle. Lead team members to efficient resolution of complex technical issues.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation, including system design documents, test plans, and reports. Promote best practices in systems engineering and product development.
• Innovation: Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends. Propose and implement innovative solutions to improve product performance and reduce costs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in systems engineering, or similar role, with a focus on electronics product development. Experience in leading complex projects from concept to production. Consumer electronics, or display systems knowledge preferred.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong understanding of electronic systems design, including analog and digital circuit design, embedded systems, signal processing, and power management.
  • Broad technical knowledge in a variety of disciplines, including Electrical Engineering, Firmware Development, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Test, and Software Development.
  • Experience with system integration, testing, and debugging.
  • Knowledge of product regulatory standards and compliance (e.g. FCC, HDMI, USB).
  • Familiarity with development tools such as Azure DevOps, Oracle Agile, Confluence preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and manage technical projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on innovative solutions and continuous improvement.
• High level of organization and attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering high-quality products.

Why Join Us?

• Solutions-focused Environment: Work on new consumer products in a fast-paced, productive environment.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a team that values collaboration, creativity, and excellence.

Additional Details:

• Office-based role
• International travel will be required on occasion to support the manufacturing or testing of prototype designs.
• This role may require a background check to confirm engineering credentials