Systems Engineer II

Description

General Position Overview

The Vehicle Integration Systems Engineer II plays a key role in developing innovative products for emergency and utility vehicles, including police, ambulances, fire trucks, and amber/non-emergency applications. This position involves leading aspects of requirements elicitation and management, contributing to system architecture design, and overseeing system testing and integration using the V-model methodology. The Systems Engineer II collaborates with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates SoundOff Signal's Core Values in daily interactions with internal and external customers.
• Leads requirements elicitation for specific project components, collaborating with external and internal stakeholders.
• Translates stakeholder requirements into detailed system requirements.
• Guides the translation of system requirements into embedded software requirements.
• Facilitates requirements reviews with the development team, ensuring feedback is effectively incorporated.
• Manages requirements baselines and evaluates internal and external scope changes, proposing adjustments as needed.
• Develops and refines test cases for module-level and vehicle-level testing.
• Leads system integration efforts for assigned subsystems, ensuring software, firmware, mechanical, and electrical requirements are met.
• Aligns technical strategies with organizational goals, working with engineers and team leaders to solve complex problems.
• Identifies and analyzes system interfaces during the product development lifecycle, mitigating risks and ensuring stakeholder alignment.
• Conducts technical feasibility studies and risk assessments with the cross-disciplinary team.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, supporting analysis and certification processes.
• Establishes and maintains a cross-disciplinary test and validation plan using the V-model methodology, overseeing its execution.
• Ensures fault-free system operation for assigned components through rigorous testing and troubleshooting.
• Leads internal DFMEA and DVP&R processes for specific subsystems.
• Creates and maintains system and embedded software technical specification documentation, mentoring junior team members in documentation practices.

Job Requirements

• 4-7 years of experience in an engineering role, with significant exposure to product development and embedded systems.
• Prior systems engineering experience preferred but not required; familiarity with the V-model or similar methodologies is a plus.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Strong understanding of relevant technologies, industry trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid methodology processes and principles.
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and embedded systems.
• Ability to analyze interdependencies and complexity across system components.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Proven ability to work cooperatively and mentor junior team members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with Jira and vehicle communication protocols (e.g., LIN, CAN, J1939).
• Proficiency with CAN network tools (e.g., CANalyzer, Vector tools) preferred.
• Ability to independently manage small projects or subsystems.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Able to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, rotate, and/or reach throughout an entire shift.
• Must be able to handle and work with small parts.

Working Conditions

• Mostly office environment, occasional light manufacturing environment
• Fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Low noise level in a temperature-controlled setting
• Some level of domestic and/or international travel may be required
• Mostly normal business hours with occasional need to flex hours