Principal Systems Engineer

Crystal Group; Hiawatha (IA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

On-Site Gym

Job summary

Crystal Group, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to drive system-level design for rugged military-grade products in our Engineering team. You will select key electronics technologies, lead PDR/CDR activities, and coordinate between design, compliance, and sales to ensure robust, scalable solutions.

The role requires a BS in Engineering and 10+ years of experience, on-site work in Iowa, and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of system components and technologies for rugged products.
• Lead the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR) artifacts.
• Mentor others and coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Executive Management.

Responsibilities

• Select system components and technologies for rugged military-grade products.
• Lead engineering activity in systems engineering, benchmarking, and requirements validation.
• Provide technical input to Project Managers for on-time delivery.

Job description

Job Description:Job Title: Principal Systems EngineerReports to: Director, EngineeringDepartment : EngineeringWork Model: Full-time, On-site – No travel requiredSchedule : Monday – Friday 8am-5pmCompany & Benefit InformationAt 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 insurancePaid time offTuition reimbursementWellness programsParticipation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)On-Site GymJob SummaryThis position is 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 FunctionsSelect system components and technologies that not only have excellent performance and long life but also can be ruggedized for the military market segment of our businessLead the engineering activity in systems engineering, benchmark testing, and requirements validationResponsible for maintenance of the Product Offering Technical Solution to document the as-built system configurationLead and work with the mechanical and electrical engineers committed by the Design Engineering Manager to successfully complete the projectProvide technical assistance and process input to the Project Managers for their successful delivery of their assigned projectsLead the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) / Critical Design Review (CDR) and manage the PDR / CDR artifacts associated with their projectsKey resource to Manufacturing, Engineering, and Executive Management during normal operationsKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExtensive knowledge in current and future technology trends to provide high-performance computing, networking, display, and system integration optionsHas a clear understanding of how to develop a computer server, integrate related technologies, and options to maximize utility by a customerTravel to customer sites and have a flexible work scheduleDemonstrated ability to operate lab equipmentManage multiple tasks at once, as well as prioritize them in order to hit deadlinesTo train and mentor others in core departmental dutiesEffectively lead large multi-disciplinary teams on vaguely-defined projects with little supervision, oversight, and coaching providedAble to identify inter-departmental process deficiencies, propose viable solutions, and implement appropriate corrective action(s) with moderate managerial support providedRequired QualificationsMust be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent Resident Card or any individual who is granted status as a \"protected person”)Bachelors of Science degree in an Engineering field and 10+ years of engineering related experienceWorking ConditionsWork 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, and occasional travel (up to 25%).EEO StatementCrystal 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 ContingencyAll job offers are contingent on the applicant successfully completing the background check 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.