Systems Engineer

Talascend is currently seeking a Systems Engineer for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Peachtree Corners, Georgia .


Overview


The Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, analyzing, and documenting systems and components that support nuclear safety, ensuring they meet specifications and quality standards. This role involves working with legacy hardware, supporting redesign efforts, and conducting tests to validate performance.


Responsibilities

• Create and review design drawings such as electrical schematics, layout drawings, and mechanical drawings.
• Support the redesign and re-engineering of obsolete components to meet current manufacturing standards and qualification requirements.
• Interpret and replicate legacy hardware using available documentation, circuit analysis, and bench testing.
• Develop and execute test plans and qualification protocols, including environmental and functional testing.
• Evaluate alternative components for equivalency in form, fit, and function when dealing with obsolete or discontinued parts.
• Conduct failure analysis on legacy and redesigned systems, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Prepare, review, and maintain engineering documentation such as circuit design specifications, failure modes and effects analysis, design calculations, test procedures and reports, and ECNs.
• Interface with component suppliers and external test labs to ensure compliance and resolve technical issues.
• Oversee integration and testing processes to ensure final product meets design and customer requirements.
• Manage and drive project cost and schedule in conjunction with the project manager.
• Assist sales by providing project cost and schedule estimates and reviewing regulatory and customer technical specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (required).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical design and testing.
• Experience in redesign or reverse engineering.
• Circuit simulation experience, PCB schematic capture, and layout experience.
• Ability to calculate tolerances, errors, and drift.
• Strong foundation in analog electronics theory, signal integrity, and circuit analysis.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills aligned with quality-controlled environments.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Ability to manage design efforts from concept through final release.
• Ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of machining, fabrication, welding, NDE, heat treatment, and material traceability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience in personnel/team management is preferred.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.


Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.