Systems Engineer I

val's services; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

val's services is seeking a Systems Engineer I to join a global team developing and integrating DoD printer systems.

You will translate customer needs into clear system and software requirements, author specifications, and collaborate across software, firmware, electrical, and mechanical teams. You'll define architectures and support verification lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• Experience with embedded firmware development and hardware design.
• Background in systems engineering and requirements management.
• Strong communication and ability to translate inputs into structured requirements.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer needs into clear system and software requirements.
• Author and maintain functional and requirements specifications with traceability.
• Collaborate with software, firmware, electrical, and mechanical teams.
• Define system architecture, interfaces, and behavioral descriptions.
• Support verification, validation, and requirements lifecycle management (e.g., Jira).
• Stay updated on embedded systems and printing technology trends.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C/C++

RTOS

Hardware design

PCB debugging

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical, Computer, or Systems Engineering

Tools

Jira

Requirements management tools

Job description

Role Overview

The Systems Engineer I will be part of a global team developing and integrating Drop-on-Demand (DoD) printer systems.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer needs into clear system and software requirements, primarily software-related.
• Author and maintain functional and requirements specifications, ensuring requirements are well-defined and traceable.
• Collaborate with software, firmware, electrical, and mechanical teams during reviews and development.
• Define system architecture, interfaces, and behavioral descriptions.
• Support verification, validation, and requirements lifecycle management using tools like Jira.
• Stay updated on industry trends in embedded systems and printing technology.

Qualifications & Skills

• Hands‑on experience with embedded firmware development (C/C , RTOS) and hardware design.
• Experience with hardware‑firmware co‑design, PCB debugging, and system specifications.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical, Computer, or Systems Engineering.
• Minimum 3–4 years engineering experience, with 1–2 years in systems engineering preferred.
• Proficiency in requirements management tools and systems engineering practices.
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate ambiguous inputs into structured requirements.
• Knowledge of inkjet/DoD printing technology is highly desirable.

Core Values & Attributes

Collaborative, customer-focused, ethical, results-oriented, respectful, autonomous, innovative, and motivating.