Systems Engineer IV

Iris Technology; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

IRIS TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION in Irvine, CA is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer IV to provide senior technical leadership for aerospace and defense programs. You will own system requirements, architecture, integration, testing, and performance, while guiding cross-functional teams and influencing proposals.

The role requires mentoring engineers, driving innovative solutions, and serving as a key liaison for quality and process execution. Full-time on-site in Irvine, CA.

Responsibilities

• Interface with customers, Development Teams, and Program Managers to establish program requirements, system specifications, and objectives.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor the technical performance of programs.
• Lead system architecture and develop system specifications based on customer requirements.
• Develop system-level test plans and test procedures based on program requirements.
• Analyze requirements for compliance when direct testing is not practical.
• Maintain a high-level view of system objectives and ensure integration of subsystems.
• Orchestrate system designs, prototype builds, integration and testing, and documentation.
• Lead hands-on integration and troubleshooting, interpret measurements, and evaluate verification results.
• Ensure adherence to program requirements, specifications, and quality standards.
• Identify technical program problems and guide teams to effective solutions.
• Work with leadership to ensure designs meet requirements and budgets.
• Support programs to remain on schedule and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Provide mentorship and expertise to systems engineers and team members.
• Lead development of innovative solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Support proposal development with technical details, execution approaches, schedules, and cost estimates.

Job description

Position Summary

The Principal Systems Engineer IV provides senior-level technical leadership for complex aerospace and defense programs, with responsibility for system requirements, architecture, integration, testing, technical performance, and program execution. This position serves as a principal technical resource for customers, Program Management, Engineering, and cross-functional development teams and provides technical guidance on complex engineering challenges. The Principal Systems Engineer IV also supports proposal efforts, mentors engineering team members, drives innovative solutions, and serves as a principal liaison for engineering quality and process execution.

• Interface with customers, Development Teams, and Program Managers to establish program requirements, system specifications, system architecture, technical deliverables, and program objectives.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor the technical performance of Company programs.
• Lead system architecture and develop system specifications based on customer requirements. Develop system-level test plans and test procedures based on program requirements.
• Analyze requirements for compliance when direct testing is not practical.
• Maintain a high-level view of system objectives and ensure system elements integrate successfully to satisfy customer requirements.
• Ensure effective integration of internal subsystems and customer system interfaces.
• Orchestrate system designs, prototype builds, system integration and testing, third-party environmental testing, final acceptance validation, and project documentation.
• Demonstrate ability to lead hands-on integration and troubleshooting, interpret measurements and analyses, and determine the technical adequacy of verification results.
• Ensure adherence to program requirements, system specifications, and established quality standards.
• Identify technical program problems and lead Development Teams in developing and implementing effective solutions.
• Work closely with the Systems Engineering Manager and/or Director of Engineering to ensure program system designs meet established requirements and architectures.
• Work with Program Management to support programs remaining on schedule and within established budgets through effective coordination and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Take ownership of engineering processes and serve as a principal quality liaison.
• Provide technical mentorship, guidance, and expertise to systems engineers and other engineering team members.
• Lead the development and implementation of innovative solutions to complex technical problems in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Support proposal development by providing technical details, execution approaches, schedules, and cost estimates based on prior program experience.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of relevant systems engineering tools, technologies, and industry practices.
• Support technical and business objectives by identifying opportunities for process, product, and program improvements.
• Perform other related duties and activities as assigned.

IRIS TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

• Title: Systems Engineer IV
• Department: Engineering
• Reports To: Systems Engineering Manager
• Location: Irvine, CA
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

The Principal Systems Engineer IV provides senior-level technical leadership for complex aerospace and defense programs, with responsibility for system requirements, architecture, integration, testing, technical performance, and program execution. This position serves as a principal technical resource for customers, Program Management, Engineering, and cross-functional development teams and provides technical guidance on complex engineering challenges. The Principal Systems Engineer IV also supports proposal efforts, mentors engineering team members, drives innovative solutions, and serves as a principal liaison for engineering