Hardware System Engineer

Grove Technical Resources; Iowa; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Grove Technical Resources, Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Engineering Technical Leader to oversee avionics and aerospace programs.

The role focuses on leading complex system engineering efforts, shaping architectures, and guiding certification-style decisions across commercial and military aviation projects. Candidates should bring extensive experience in certified aerospace systems, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and strong leadership across hardware and software teams to drive robust,

Qualifications

• Bachelors in STEM with 8+ years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Experience leading development of certified aerospace or other complex regulated systems.
• Strong background in system architecture development and systems engineering.
• Experience collaborating across hardware and software disciplines.
• Knowledge of avionics certification and regulatory standards: DO-178B/C, DO-254, DO-160, TSO.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities: system definition, architecture development, and integration planning.
• Develop and refine system engineering approaches based on product requirements.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and cross-functional teams to deliver aerospace systems.
• Ensure compliance with engineering processes, certification standards, and program requirements.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Contribute to product strategies, roadmaps, and future initiatives.
• Coordinate engineering activities across multiple teams.

Skills

Systems engineering leadership

Architecture development

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Regulatory standards knowledge

Avionics certification DO-178B/C

DO-254

DO-160

TSO

Stakeholder communication

Education

STEM degree + 8+ yrs

Job description

Job Title:

Senior Systems Engineering Technical Leader

Job Description:

We are hiring an experienced Senior Systems Engineering Technical Leader to support advanced avionics and aerospace engineering programs within the aerospace and defense industry.

This role offers an opportunity to lead complex systems engineering activities, influence technical decisions, and contribute to the development of next-generation avionics solutions for commercial and military aviation applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead systems engineering activities, including system definition, architecture development, and system integration planning.
• Develop and refine system engineering approaches based on product requirements and customer needs.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver complex aerospace systems.
• Ensure compliance with engineering processes, certification standards, and program design requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Contribute to product strategies, technology roadmaps, and future engineering initiatives.
• Support technical decision-making and coordinate engineering activities across multiple teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 8+ years of relevant experience, OR an advanced degree in a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading the development of certified aerospace systems or other complex regulated systems.
• Strong experience in system architecture development and systems engineering.
• Experience collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines, including hardware and software.
• Knowledge of avionics certification and regulatory standards such as:
• DO-178B/C
• DO-254
• DO-160
• TSO

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with avionics, aerospace, or flight deck systems.
• Background in optics, display technology, or electronics.
• Experience with hardware/software integration.
• Strong technical leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence technical decisions and coordinate cross-functional engineering teams.