Systems Engineer II

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 106,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA/FSA

Income protection

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Matching gift program

Job summary

MTS is seeking a Systems Engineer II/III in Minnesota to deliver high‑performance power systems, test systems, and motion simulators for automotive, aerospace and motorsports markets. You will guide from market opportunity to fielded system, leading technical teams through requirements, architecture, and execution, with no direct reports.

As an individual‑contributor technical leader, you will drive cross‑functional discussions, manage risks, and ensure on‑time delivery while supporting

Qualifications

• Deliver high-performance power systems, test systems and motion simulators.
• Lead cross-functional technical discussions and drive execution.
• Define system architecture options and assess technical risk.
• Own system requirements and coordinate down to sub-systems.
• Collaborate with controls, electrical, mechanical, hydraulics and software teams.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer and market requirements and translate to engineering requirements.
• Lead discussions on system requirements, architecture and design trade-offs.
• Maintain a technical risk registry and drive mitigation actions.
• Coordinate across engineering, Technology & Market Manager, and stakeholders to keep schedule.
• Support proposal development with technical scope and cost estimates.
• Conduct design reviews and verify system/sub-system designs meet requirements.
• Define and control system interfaces for interoperability.
• Guide validation to confirm the function before release or delivery.
• Foster cross-functional communication throughout the product life cycle.

Job description

Job Description:

Smart people. Smart ideas. Smart choice.

MTS is a leading global supplier of test and simulation systems. Formula 1 teams, leading automotive and aerospace companies, and the world's top researchers in materials and seismic engineering all rely on our systems to determine product reliability and ensure compliance with quality standards. Check out some of our amazing technology here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXOsvWpTHH4

As an ITW company, MTS is part of a Fortune 300 global manufacturing leader with 49,000 employees across 56 countries, offering career development opportunities not just within MTS but across the ITW enterprise.

We're looking for a Systems Engineer II who will deliver world-class high-performance power systems, test systems, and motion simulators that drive product innovations across automotive, aerospace, and motorsports markets. This role sits at the intersection of systems engineering and project engineering: the person in this seat partners with a Technology & Market Manager to take a new product concept from market opportunity to fielded system, leading the technical team through requirements, architecture, and execution along the way.

For example, on a hybrid simulation program, this person would work with the Technology & Market Manager to understand customer and market requirements, then bring together the relevant engineering teams to translate those requirements into system-level requirements, drive allocation of those requirements down to the sub-system level, and work with subject matter experts to define architecture and identify and manage technical risk, all while driving the schedule and execution of the project.

This is a Systems Engineer II or III position (level based on experience). It is an individual-contributor technical leadership role: the person will lead cross-functional technical discussions and drive execution, without direct people-management responsibility.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• - Partner with the Technology & Market Manager to understand customer and market requirements for new products and translate them into clear engineering requirements.
• - Bring together the relevant engineering teams and subject matter experts to lead discussions on system requirements, architecture, and design trade-offs for new product development programs.
• - Own the system requirements for assigned programs, and drive the allocation of those requirements down to the sub-system level in collaboration with the engineering team.
• - Work with subject matter experts across disciplines (controls, electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, software) to define system architecture options and assess technical risk and feasibility.
• - Maintain a technical risk registry for assigned programs, and drive mitigation actions to protect schedule, cost, and performance.
• - Drive execution of the project end-to-end, coordinating across engineering, the Technology & Market Manager, and other stakeholders to keep the program on schedule and aligned to requirements.
• - Support proposal development for new opportunities, including technical scope, specifications, and input to schedule and cost estimates.
• - Conduct or coordinate design reviews to validate that system and sub-system designs meet requirements before proceeding to the next phase.
• - Determine and control system interfaces between sub-systems to ensure intended operation and interoperability.
• - Guide the team through the validation process, confirming that system elements deliver the function intended before release or delivery to the customer.
• - Build and maintain strong cross-functional communication among engineering, project management, and commercial teams throughout the product life cycle.

Best in Class Benefits:

• - Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance: http://myitwhr.com/
• - HSA/FSA with a company match
• - Income protection benefits
• - Industry leading 401(k) plan
• - Paid time off
• - Parental leave
• - Matching gift and volunteer program

Get Involved and Give Back:

MTS supports Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together to share experiences and ideas, and we're committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute their talents. Through the ITW Hearts Giving Hope Program, employees also have the chance to give back and support families in our communities.

Compensation Information:

$106,000 - $145,000 Annual Salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.