Senior System Engineer

Join our life science client's growing engineering team in a newly created Lead Systems Engineer position! This role will lead the development and commercialization of a sophisticated portable technology platform intended for demanding field applications. The position serves as the primary technical point of contact for external stakeholders while providing leadership and direction to a multidisciplinary engineering team. This individual will play a critical role in driving product development, system integration, risk management, and manufacturing readiness from concept through commercialization. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. 5+ years of experience developing complex hardware, instrumentation, or electromechanical systems. 3+ years of technical leadership or engineering management experience. Strong understanding of systems engineering methodologies and product development processes. Experience with requirements management, risk analysis, and design verification activities. Knowledge of FMEA, root cause analysis, and engineering risk mitigation practices. Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar platforms. Familiarity with electronic design tools and multidisciplinary system integration. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively manage cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. Experience supporting medical device or defense projects is a plus. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving capabilities. Responsibilities Lead technical execution of a multi‑phase product development program from concept through deployment. Establish project objectives, timelines, deliverables, and resource requirements. Serve as the primary technical liaison for customers, partners, suppliers, and external stakeholders. Develop and manage system requirements, architecture, and integration strategies. Coordinate activities across mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and scientific teams. Oversee prototype development, testing, troubleshooting, and design refinement activities. Ensure alignment between technical requirements, project milestones, and business objectives. Identify technical and program risks and implement mitigation strategies. Support design reviews, verification activities, and product validation efforts. Drive design‑for‑manufacturing initiatives and support transition into scalable production. Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams on sourcing, manufacturing, and production. Monitor project performance and communicate status updates to leadership and stakeholders. Promote continuous improvement across engineering processes, product quality, and team performance. Support compliance with applicable industry, customer, and operational standards. #J-18808-Ljbffr