Sr. Systems Engineer

About the role

At Gentex we design and deliver advanced electro-acoustic, electromechanical, and electro-optical solutions engineered for real-world performance and protection. Our work blends precision engineering with practical innovation to solve complex challenges in acoustics and wearable technology. We're seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to provide strong, strategic technical leadership from concept to launch—someone who’s hands-on, driven, and ready to own their corner of innovation, particularly with experience in acoustics or PPE.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering or Physics required
• Advanced Degree in Systems, Electrical, or Acoustic Engineering a plus
• 7-10 years of experience in Systems, Electrical, or Acoustic Engineering
• Experience leading a new product development team
• Experience with military programs, products and requirements
• Experience in taking products from concept to production
• Technical breadth to understand electrical, mechanical, acoustic, and signal processing to lead development team as it pertains to system requirements and specifications
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams including Electrical, Mechanical, and Acoustic through the product development life cycle
• Demonstrated experience architecting and designing products in a production focused capacity
• Comfortable in an outward facing role working directly with end users and program office to understand voice of customer and shape requirements around real world use cases
• Familiarity with MIL-STD for both ground and air requirements desired, i.e MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461
• Analytical modeling tools such as MATLAB and other tools such as MS office Project, Excel, and Visio
• Pro-actively drive programs forward to meet technical requirements and timelines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
• Experience working with passive and active hearing protection devices preferred
• Understanding of NPD process, Quality SOP’s, test and measurement/analysis techniques a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input in a project team environment for various new product development efforts.
• Lead development tasks including system requirements, system architecture and design, preliminary design, critical design, system integration, formal verification, formal validation, and fielding support.
• Evaluate and develop electro-mechanical system architectures for functional allocation in complex products(acoustic)
• Provide project support to resolve issues, reduce program risk, and facilitate the delivery of quality products to our customers
• Prepare and present technical briefings to peers, management, and customer community.
• Align key stakeholders on system requirements and technology constraints and decompose and allocate system requirements.
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing and production when involved with transition of products into the manufacturing environment
• Schedule flexibility to support critical deadlines may be required.

Benefits

• Medical coverages
• 401k
• Paid time off

Schedule

Excellent