Intern, Systems Engineer

Crystal Group; Hiawatha (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

ESOP participation

On-site gym

Job summary

Crystal Group in Iowa is seeking an Intern, Systems Engineer to support the engineering team. You will act as an intermediary between design and compliance engineering and the sales department to translate customer requirements into design inputs.

The role involves working with system technologies, participating in design reviews, and collaborating with engineering leads to deliver robust, rugged solutions for military-grade applications.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Person (US citizen, permanent resident, or protected status).
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Verify system components and technologies have solid performance for rugged environments.
• Assist with systems engineering activities including benchmarking and requirements validation.
• Maintain the Product Offering Technical Solution documenting as-built configurations.
• Lead and coordinate with mechanical and electrical engineers to complete projects.
• Provide technical input to Project Managers for on-time delivery.
• Lead PDR/CDR activities and manage artifacts for projects.
• Act as a key resource to Manufacturing and senior engineering during operations.

Skills

High-performance computing

Networking basics

System integration

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (pursuing)

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Intern, Systems Engineer

Reports to: Director, Engineering

Department: Engineering

Work Model: Full-time, On-site – No Travel Required

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm

Company & Benefit Information

At Crystal Group, we do hard things – designing and building rugged tech and tech solutions that provide predictable performance in the world’s most unforgiving environments. As a 100% employee-owned company, here you take extreme ownership of your role and work and invest in your own success and that of your teammates. Together we use a zero limits approach to wow our customers.

Crystal Group Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs
• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• On-Site Gym

Job Summary

Responsible for selecting key electronics technologies utilized in the development of products and product families for the company. Acts as the intermediary between the design and compliance engineering teams who collects the requirements from the customer and the sales department who requests the design. Systems Engineer is a combination of technologist, product line engineer, and systems engineer.

Essential Functions

• Verifies system components and technologies have excellent performance and long life and can be ruggedized for the military market segment of our business
• Assists with engineer activity in systems engineering, benchmark testing, and requirements validation
• Responsible for maintenance of the Product Offering Technical Solution to document the as-built system configuration
• Systems Lead and works with the mechanical and electrical engineers committed by the Design Engineering Manager to successfully complete the project
• Provides technical assistance and process input to the Project Managers for their successful delivery of their assigned projects
• Lead the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) / Critical Design Review (CDR) and manage the PDR / CDR artifacts associated with their projects
• Key resource to Manufacturing and senior engineering during normal operations.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Understands technology trends to provide high-performance computing, networking, display, and system integration options
• Working knowledge of how to develop a computer server, integrate related technologies, and options to maximize utility by a customer.
• Written and verbal communication skills are needed to promote excellent service to customers and coworkers.
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization

Required Qualifications

• Must be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent Resident Card or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person”)
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Occasional exposure to manufacturing floor and testing environments. May require lifting up to 25 lbs, standing for extended periods during product testing.

EEO Statement

Crystal Group, Inc, maintains a program of equal employment opportunity designed to ensure that employment and advancement opportunities are made available to all employees and applicants on the basis of individual qualifications and without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, disability, age, sex, genetic information, military status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Offer Contingency

All job offers are contingent on the applicant successfully completing the background check, physical assessment and drug screen.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other responsibilities as necessary. Employment with Crystal Group remains at-will.

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