Systems Engineer

South Metro; contract to hire

About the role

Konik is partnering with a local engineering firm that is seeking to add a Systems Engineer to their team. In this role, you will work with clients to understand their needs, define requirements for various disciplines, and perform high-level system design for complex electro-mechanical products. You will provide technical leadership on projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customers' needs on multidisciplinary projects. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving challenging technical problems and influencing product direction from concept to implementation.

Responsibilities

• Create and carry out systems engineering evaluations and trade studies and make implementation recommendations.
• Convert client needs into specifications.
• Organize and/or carry out modifications and additions to the hardware, software, and associated systems, including research, analysis, advice, configuration, installation, and testing of new hardware and software.
• Directly supports the daily operations of developing complex hardware utilized in harsh environments; responsibilities include assessing system use, monitoring reaction time, and providing primary support for identifying and fixing operational issues.
• Participates in the planning, design, technical evaluation, and implementation of new operating systems and hardware for both new and existing system designs.
• Provides engineering employees with technical direction, instruction, and support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a relevant field required; 7+ years of experience is preferred.
• Strong background in technical leadership of complex system design of electromechanical products.
• Model-based system engineering experience is ideal.
• Excellent communication ability; comfortable interfacing directly with clients as well as a wide variety of internal stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain secret security clearance and to work in an ITAR-compliant setting.

Pay

$40–65 per hour

Schedule

Contract to hire; 4 days on-site, 1 day remote

Benefits

• Health & dental insurance
• Paid holidays
• MN Earned Sick & Safe Time
• Weekly paychecks
• Hybrid flexibility