Systems Engineer - Hardware / AR

USA Tech Recruit; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Systems Engineer in Boulder, Colorado, for a full-time onsite position. The role involves coordinating complex engineering systems and requires a strong background in both hardware and software integration, along with experience leading interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering.
• Solid foundation in hardware-focused systems.
• Proven experience with trade studies and technical evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Translate high-level product requirements into subsystem specifications.
• Collaborate across disciplines to develop cohesive system designs.
• Lead planning and execution of system integration activities.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Systems Thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Physics

Job description

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A leading technology company specializing in advanced augmented reality (AR) and aviation systems is looking for a highly motivated Systems Engineer. This role is essential to the coordination, integration, and management of sophisticated engineering systems that combine cutting-edge hardware and software components. The ideal candidate will bring a strong systems thinking mindset, technical depth, and collaborative energy to ensure well-architected solutions and high-performance outcomes.

This would be a full time onsite position in Boulder, Colorado and candidates must be fully authorised to work in the US - visa sponsorship is not available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate high-level product requirements into subsystem and component specifications.
• Conduct trade studies, technical analysis, and performance optimization across the system.
• Collaborate across disciplines—hardware, software, optics, avionics, and more—to develop cohesive and feasible system designs.
• Maintain comprehensive system specifications and a requirements management database.
• Develop and update system block diagrams and interface control documentation (ICDs).
• Monitor and manage allocations for weight, power, and other key resource budgets.
• Work closely with test engineering teams to verify system performance and requirement compliance.
• Lead planning and execution of system integration and verification activities.
• Participate in Change Control Board (CCB) processes and provide detailed impact assessments.
• Identify technical risks early and lead mitigation planning and execution.
• Act as a key technical liaison, ensuring strong communication across all engineering and product teams.

Key Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, particularly in projects that integrate both hardware and software.
• Solid foundation in hardware-focused systems (e.g., sensors, cameras, drones, robotics).
• Proven experience with trade studies and technical evaluations for informed design choices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Training, Engineering, and Quality Assurance

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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