Systems Engineer 3

About the role

Rapiscan, an OSI Systems, Inc. company, empowers those who safeguard our world with the technologies, services, and expertise needed to detect threats, secure commerce, and protect communities. An industry leader in X-ray inspection, radiation and trace detection, metal detection, and optical inspection solutions, Rapiscan has over 100,000 scanning systems installed around the world to assist customs agencies, border security, aviation authorities, law enforcement, military organizations, and security professionals in combatting terrorism, smuggling, and trade fraud. Rapiscan is seeking a Systems Engineer with experience in electronics, computing, and imaging systems, including system assembly, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and support. This role contributes to the development, validation, and deployment of innovative optical inspection and imaging solutions by working closely with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, software, and operations. The ideal candidate brings strong systems-level thinking, hands-on technical ability, and a collaborative approach to solving complex integration and performance challenges. Selected candidate must be available to work on-site in Newtown, PA.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote and field technical support to production and commissioning teams for system configuration, hardware implementation, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Support the development, integration, and validation of computer vision and imaging-based systems.
• Collaborate with research and development teams to design, build, and evaluate rapid prototypes and new system features.
• Develop and execute end-to-end system tests to verify hardware and software quality, functionality, reliability, and performance.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including electrical and mechanical drawing packages, configuration records, and revision control within systems such as AGILE.
• Assist with the transfer of designs from development into production and support issue resolution during manufacturing and deployment.
• Contribute to project coordination activities, including technical tracking, status updates, and cross-functional follow-up.
• Support implementation of cybersecurity standards and secure engineering practices in deployed systems.
• Occasional travel to site support or off-site meetings.
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• Report to manager or senior management any quality problems or defects for corrective action.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, or another relevant technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, including integration of hardware and software systems.
• Experience with system testing, troubleshooting, validation, and technical problem‑solving.
• Strong documentation, organizational, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity hardening practices, including STIG standards (a plus).
• Experience using AI‑based tools to improve test automation, workflow efficiency, or engineering productivity (a plus).
• Familiarity with Linux systems (a plus).
• Willingness and ability to travel to customer locations within the United States and internationally, as needed.
• Due to the nature of the work performed for U.S. Government customers, U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency is required.

Benefits

• Long‑term incentives and potential discretionary bonuses.
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discounted rate through the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Comprehensive health plan options.
• Access to 401(k) retirement plan.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance and AD&D insurance.
• Leave of absence programs.
• Array of voluntary benefits.
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty.
• Full‑time salaried employees are entitled to flexible time‑off.

Pay

Pay may range $115,000 to $120,000 annually (base salary only). Final compensation will be determined based on job level, geographic location, date of hire, experience, job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and market/business considerations. Base salary is one component of the total rewards package.

Schedule

Full‑time position.