Systems Engineer

Volt; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Term life

Short term disability

401(k)

Sick time

EAP

Job summary

Volt is hiring a Systems Engineer to contribute to design, development, integration, and validation of complex systems in Salt Lake City, UT. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, manage multiple projects, and support rigorous testing to meet customer requirements and technical specs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s with 4+ years or a Graduate degree with 2+ years (or 8+ years of experience in lieu of a degree), and a Secret clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience; graduate degree with 2+ years; or 8+ years in lieu of degree.
• Experience in DMSMS management and obsolescence mitigation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; excellent communication for cross‑functional work.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and validate complex systems.
• Translate customer needs into detailed system designs and documentation.
• Support system testing and ensure alignment with standards.
• Assist in project planning and resource management; drive continuous process improvements.

Skills

DMSMS management

Obsolescence mitigation

Systems engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4 yrs exp

Graduate degree + 2 yrs exp

8 yrs exp in lieu of degree

Tools

IHS

Silicon Expert

Job description

Come build your career with Volt - where your skills matter, your growth is our mission, and opportunity is just the beginning. Volt is immediately hiring Systems Engineer at SALT LAKE CTY, Utah.

Role Overview

As a System Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to the design, development, integration, and validation of complex systems while ensuring alignment with customer requirements and technical specifications. The individual will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, manage multiple concurrent projects, and support system testing to ensure performance, functionality, and compliance with industry standards. Responsibilities include translating customer needs into detailed system designs, preparing technical documentation, and presenting technical information during customer reviews. The position also requires troubleshooting technical issues throughout the development lifecycle and providing technical support to customers. Additionally, the candidate will assist in project planning, resource management, and continuous process improvements to enhance engineering efficiency and project delivery.

Contract & Location

This is a 12‑Month full‑time Contract or Contract to hire opportunity. Location: SALT LAKE CTY, Utah.

Clearance

Secret Clearance.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Proven experience in DMSMS management, obsolescence mitigation/systems engineering/project management experience.
• In‑depth knowledge of DMSMS principles, industry standards (e.g., SAE‑ARP‑6272), government standards (SD‑22) and best practices for mitigating obsolescence risks.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex technical information and make informed decisions.
• Experience with component selection, qualification, and substitution processes.
• Proficiency in using DMSMS management tools, databases, and software applications (e.g., I.H.S., Silicon Expert).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams and communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Proactive mindset, with the ability to anticipate potential DMSMS challenges and develop effective mitigation strategies.

Pay

Pay Range: $55-60/hr. *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Term life
• Short term disability
• AD&D
• 401(k)
• Sick time
• Other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates.

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Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.