Systems Engineer II - Contract

Autonomous Solutions; Mendon (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI) in Utah is seeking a Systems Engineer for the Mechatronic group to turn stakeholder needs into system requirements and drive design across Product Management, Solution/System Architects, Mechanical, Electrical, and Software teams.

The role focuses on translating goals into detailed system specs, creating interface control documents, and guiding safety- and compliance-focused design reviews for new product ideas and improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in requirements elicitation and generation.
• Proven experience in product development lifecycle for complex systems.
• Familiarity with autonomous systems or robotics preferred.
• Working knowledge of Agile or Scrum methodologies.
• Proficient understanding of design principles and requirement management.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with requirement management tools such as IBM Doors, Jama Connect, Polarion, or other requirement management software.
• Experience with safety analysis such as HARAs, STPAs, FMEAs, and others.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and track goals and KPIs.
• Translate product goals into detailed system requirements for design guidance.
• Generate interface control documents for subsystem interactions.
• Specify functional and non-functional requirements in subsystem specification documents.
• Support analyzing impact when there are changes to stakeholder requirements.
• Assist Safety Engineers in analyzing systems/subsystems to mitigate risk exposure.
• Ensure safety goals and requirements are integrated into designs.
• Participate in conceptual design and documentation processes.
• Engage in design reviews to ensure compliance and traceability.
• Support development of verification and acceptance test cases.
• Review test plans and procedures for alignment with requirements.
• Contribute to proposal inputs and customer presentations.

Skills

Requirements elicitation

Product development lifecycle

Agile/Scrum

Communication skills

Safety analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

IBM Doors

Jama Connect

Polarion

Job description

ASI is expanding its teams to support its current ramp-up across development work, customer projects, and product deployments. This is a full-time W-2 contract position.

At ASI, we are revolutionizing industries with state-of-the-art autonomous robotics solutions. Within the fields of agriculture, construction, landscaping, and logistics, we deliver technologies that enhance safety, productivity, and efficiency. With our core values of Simplicity, Safety, Transparency, Humility, Attention to Detail and Growth guiding everything we do, we're shaping the future of automation in dynamic markets.

Headquartered in the scenic landscapes of Northern Utah, ASI boasts a 100-acre proving ground where innovation meets reality. What sets us apart is our state-of-the-art autonomous software that seamlessly interfaces with a diverse range of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), distinguishing us as a trailblazer in the autonomous software landscape. Our solutions extend across nine industries, from automotive to logistics, empowering clients with remote control, teleoperation, and fully automated solutions.

ASI's influence is felt globally, with our robotic automation products integrated into the operations of renowned companies and government agencies. Our prestigious clientele includes industry giants that are household names. By joining ASI, you become an integral part of a team that is revolutionizing how the world moves, operates, and automates.

JOB SUMMARY

The Systems Engineer for the Mechatronic group serves as a technical specialist; provides expertise to support the development of new product ideas, concepts and product improvements; ensures the designs are consistent with the organization objectives; and acts as the interface between Product Management, Solution/System Architects, Mechanical, Electrical and Software Developers for transforming the defined stakeholder requirements into a set of system/subsystem requirements that will guide the design of the solution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and track goals and KPIs.
• Translate product goals into detailed system requirements for design guidance.
• Generate interface control documents for subsystem interactions.
• Specify functional and non-functional requirements in subsystem specification documents.
• Support analyzing impact when there are changes to stakeholder requirements.
• Assist Safety Engineers in analyzing systems/subsystems to mitigate risk exposure.
• Ensure safety goals and requirements are integrated into designs.
• Participate in conceptual design and documentation processes.
• Engage in design reviews to ensure compliance and traceability.
• Support development of verification and acceptance test cases.
• Review test plans and procedures for alignment with requirements.
• Contribute to proposal inputs and customer presentations.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in requirements elicitation and generation.
• Proven experience in product development lifecycle for complex systems.
• Familiarity with autonomous systems or robotics preferred.
• Working knowledge of Agile or Scrum methodologies.
• Proficient understanding of design principles and requirement management.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with requirement management tools such as IBM Doors, Jama Connect, Polarion, or other requirement management software.
• Experience with safety analysis such as HARAs, STPAs, FMEAs, and others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to remain in a stationary position at a computer workstation constantly throughout the workday.
• Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Ability to effectively complete job responsibilities on computer monitor(s).
• Ability to effectively communicate and exchange information in person, via phone, and through other electronic means.
• Able to traverse an office environment.

At Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI), we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees and applicants have equal opportunities. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. ASI complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment and is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

Your employment with ASI will be "at-will", meaning that either you or ASI may terminate your employment at any time for any reason, with or without cause.