Systems Engineer

Innovate!, Inc.; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with match

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Innovate! Inc. in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Systems Engineer to support a data processing software application at USGS ER0S Center. This full-time, onsite/Hybrid role involves collaboration with scientists, mission partners, and international stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in systems engineering or software development for scientific applications, strong SDLC, CM, and QA knowledge, and will lead design decisions while mentoring engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive, related experience in systems engineering or software development for scientific or engineering applications.
• Proven ability to lead complex system design and integration efforts.
• Strong understanding of the Software Design Life Cycle, configuration management, and quality assurance principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and maintenance of scientific and engineering software systems, ensuring quality and compliance while meeting scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Define and document system requirements, operational concepts, and integration and test plans.
• Analyze customer requirements and translate them into design specifications; create prototypes and validate solutions.
• Develop and execute test plans; perform integration, system, and acceptance testing.
• Create and manage project schedules to ensure timely delivery of system components and milestones.
• Evaluate vendor software and recommend adoption or integration.
• Conduct studies to enhance efficiency, reduce cost, and meet evolving requirements.
• Plan and coordinate the work of engineers; mentor and train team members.
• Conduct systems engineering activities in accordance with an established Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP).
• Submit, analyze, and manage configuration change requests in accordance with Configuration Management (CM) processes.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

Software development

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, CS, or related field

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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Systems Engineer

Location: Sioux Falls, SD,

Position: Systems Engineer Reports To: FLSA: Exempt Location: Sioux Falls, SD, Posted: 9/25/26

Embrace the opportunity to join Innovate! Inc. and become a valued member of our team. We are seeking a driven individual who is passionate about leveraging technology to tackle environmental challenges and drive positive change. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute your skills and expertise to innovative projects, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity further. Read on to learn more about how you can be part of our dynamic team.

Innovate is looking for a Systems Engineer to support a data processing software application at the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This full-time, onsite role requires regular in-person interaction with team members, scientists, and domestic and international mission partners. Working in collaboration with NASA and the Landsat project, the team supports remote sensing systems that provide more than fifty years of satellite imagery data to global users and science organizations. The System Engineer will lead architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and help ensure mission-critical systems meet rigorous reliability and security standards.

Location: Hybrid in Sioux Falls, SD

Salary range: $62,000-$96,000 annually

Position status: Full Time; with benefits

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, Life Insurance, and PTO

Minimum qualifications:

Applicants must have maintained residency in the United States for at least three years and must be able to successfully complete and maintain a National Agency Check and background investigation after hire to obtain required facility access credentials and user accounts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead design, development, and maintenance of scientific and engineering software systems, ensuring quality and compliance while meeting scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Define and document system requirements, operational concepts, and integration and test plans.
• Analyze customer requirements and translate them into design specifications; create prototypes and validate solutions.
• Develop and execute test plans; perform integration, system, and acceptance testing.
• Create and manage project schedules to ensure timely delivery of system components and milestones.
• Evaluate vendor software and recommend adoption or integration.
• Conduct studies to enhance efficiency, reduce cost, and meet evolving requirements.
• Plan and coordinate the work of engineers; mentor and train team members.
• Conduct systems engineering activities in accordance with an established Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP).
• Submit, analyze, and manage configuration change requests in accordance with Configuration Management (CM) processes.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive, related experience in systems engineering or software development for scientific or engineering applications.
• Proven ability to lead complex system design and integration efforts.
• Strong understanding of the Software Design Life Cycle, configuration management, and quality assurance principles.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Agile software methodology experience.
• Experience with hybrid-cloud architectures and containerization.
• Knowledge of image processing, database management, and software development.
• Proficiency with tools such as DOORS, Jira, and Confluence.
• Ability to conduct trade studies for technology upgrades, cloud services, and software updates.
• Previous experience working with a diverse set of stakeholders, both domestic and international.

PREFERRED/REQUIRED (CHOOSE ONE) CERTIFICATIONS:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• AWS Solutions Architect or similar certification.

LEARN MORE ABOUT US

Innovate! Inc. is a certified woman-owned consulting firm founded in 2002 by Lily Thomas. We provide innovative solutions to management, technology, and program challenges, with a focus on performance, integrity, and building lasting partnerships with our clients. Our team of over 100 experts includes IT and geospatial specialists, program and project management consultants, environmental scientists, and communications and outreach strategists. Our clients include federal, state, tribal, and local governments, private industry, non-profit organizations, higher education institutions, and utilities. Recent awards we received for excellent service include the 2022 SAG Team Award and 2022 Esri Partner Conference High Potential Award.

Innovate is a fast-paced, rapidly growing group of entrepreneurs creating a culture of excellence. Rapid advancement within our organization is not only possible but also encouraged. To view our website, visit innovateteam.com.

Innovate is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or cannot access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact us at [e-mail].

To learn more about Innovate’s benefits, please click here: Benefits