Sr Staff Engineer, NPE Systems

Ultipro; Jessup (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 98,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore Air Coil (BAC) is seeking a Senior Staff Systems Engineer to lead NPI system-level design from concept to commercialization. You will guide cross-functional teams across Thermal, Electrical, Manufacturing, and Quality to meet performance, cost, and reliability targets.

You will mentor engineers, apply CFD/FEA and DOE methods, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive risk mitigation and continuous improvement across global programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent with 0-2 years of experience.
• 7+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Advanced understanding of circulating air blower systems, heating and cooling systems, and electrical systems integration.
• Experience leading system validation and performance optimization efforts.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD systems and engineering analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level development for NPI projects.
• Estimate and achieve system-level performance objectives.
• Mitigate system-level risks through modeling and analysis.
• Drive root cause analysis on prototypes and testing.
• Analyze competitor performance to maintain competitive advantage.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers.
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory codes and standards.
• Promote continuous improvement and global collaboration.
• Adhere to Code of Conduct and Business Ethics.

Skills

HVAC systems

Thermal design

3D CAD

CFD/FEA

DOE statistics

Regulatory standards

Mentorship

System validation

Electrical integration

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

PE license (preferred)

Job description

The Senior Staff Systems Engineer is the technical leader within an NPI group. They are responsible for system-level design and execution of complex product development initiatives. This role leads the cross-functional engineering effort on an NPI, from concept through to commercialization. They ensure that product metrics are being met, including performance, cost, manufacturability, and quality.

The Senior Staff Systems Engineer serves as the primary technical authority for the assigned NPI team, providing system-level design guidance, advanced problem solving expertise, and mentorship to other engineering team members.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead system-level development for NPI projects. NPI project may include pursuing cost reduction opportunities, implementing new products or technologies, increasing performance or efficiency in existing products within BAC’s current portfolio.
• Estimate and achieve system-level performance objectives, including, but not limited to, thermal performance, airflow, power, sound, cost, etc.
• Anticipate and mitigate system-level risks through advanced modeling, simulation (CFD/FEA), performance analysis, and failure mode assessments.
• Drive root cause analysis efforts for complex challenges on NPI prototypes and testing
• Analyze competitor performance to ensure that BAC maintains a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to other Systems Engineers and Design Engineers.
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory codes and standards including CTI, GB, UL, ASME, CE, PED, and other applicable requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement, global collaboration, and engineering best practices.
• Adhere to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics standards.

NATURE & SCOPE

The Senior Staff Systems Engineer reports directly to the Global Engineering Team Lead and operates with a high degree of autonomy and accountability. This role provides technical leadership across global, cross-functional teams including Thermal, Components, Product Ownership, Manufacturing, Engineering Systems, Supply Chain, Quality, and others. The Senior Systems Engineer is the senior-most technical decision-maker within the NPI teams and is responsible for ensuring technical alignment with project objectives.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Advanced understanding of circulating air blower systems, heating & cooling systems, and electrical systems integration.
• Expertise in component and equipment selection (fans, pumps, piping, controls, heat exchangers, etc.).
• Strong applied knowledge of fluid dynamics, airflow systems, and thermodynamics.
• Experience leading system validation and performance optimization efforts.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD systems and engineering analysis tools.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• 10+ years of professional experience in HVAC/refrigeration industry in product/system design, development, or field engineering roles.
• Experience with industrial control systems (software programming a plus).
• Advanced experience with Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, and validation planning.
• Demonstrated ability to run and interpret FEA/CFD simulations to guide project decisions.
• Experience with sound and vibration analysis.
• Deep understanding of heat transfer principles and system optimization.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent certification (preferred).

Required Experience/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent with 0-2 years of experience
• 7+ years of relevant industry experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk up to 50% of the time. Domestic travel up to 10% of the time may be required.

BAC Hiring Compensation Range $98,400- $168,900

BAC offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k, employee stock ownership plan, and more. Please see additional details on the BAC website at www.Baltimoreaircoil.com.

BAC Employees are eligible to participate in an annual bonus incentive program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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