Senior Systems Engineer

About the role

This role is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dexter, MI.

Responsibilities

• Lead system architecture and technical definition for multidisciplinary engineering programs.
• Translate customer objectives or Statements of Work into practical execution strategies and phased engineering plans.
• Develop system requirements, functional architectures, interface definitions, and integration strategies.
• Cook up work across systems, controls, electrical, software, mechanical, manufacturing, validation, and functional safety disciplines.
• Develop project execution strategies by breaking complex technical challenges into achievable phases, identifying the highest-risk assumptions first, and sequencing work to maximize learning while minimizing program risk.
• Lead customer technical discussions, design reviews, and milestone reviews.
• Owe the successful technical execution of projects by balancing architecture, engineering decisions, customer communication, scheduling, and risk management.
• Escalate risks early with proposed solutions, balancing technical excellence, schedule, cost, and customer priorities.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to engineering standards and best practices.

Requirements

• 8+ years of systems engineering experience in automotive, mobility, energy, or similar industries.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex technical programs.
• Strong background in system architecture, requirements development, and integration.
• Broad familiarity with embedded systems, vehicle networks, electrical systems, controls, and software development.
• Experience with EV systems, functional safety, MBSE, or systems engineering toolchains is preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.

Qualifications

• Broad familiarity with embedded systems and vehicle networks.
• Experience with electrical systems, controls, and software development.
• Experience in EV systems, functional safety, MBSE, or systems engineering toolchains is an advantage.

Skills

• Systems engineering leadership.
• Technical problem-solving and decision-making.
• Project management and execution.
• Customer engagement and communication.
• Technical writing and documentation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage.
• Life Insurance (voluntary).
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Pay

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $75.00/hr.

Schedule

Full-time, onsite position in Dexter, MI.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.

Work Environment

This role involves working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines such as systems, controls, electrical, software, mechanical, manufacturing, validation, and functional safety. The work setting encourages proactive risk management and effective communication to ensure successful project execution.