Principal Systems Engineer

Principal Systems EngineerThis position is responsible for selecting key electronics technologies utilized in the development of products and product families for the company. Acts as the intermediary between the design and compliance engineering teams who collects the requirements from the customer and the sales department who requests the design. Systems Engineer is a combination of technologist, product line engineer, and systems engineer.Essential FunctionsSelect system components and technologies that not only have excellent performance and long life but also can be ruggedized for the military market segment of our businessLead the engineering activity in systems engineering, benchmark testing, and requirements validationResponsible for maintenance of the Product Offering Technical Solution to document the as-built system configurationLead and work with the mechanical and electrical engineers committed by the Design Engineering Manager to successfully complete the projectProvide technical assistance and process input to the Project Managers for their successful delivery of their assigned projectsLead the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) / Critical Design Review (CDR) and manage the PDR / CDR artifacts associated with their projectsKey resource to Manufacturing, Engineering, and Executive Management during normal operationsKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExtensive knowledge in current and future technology trends to provide high-performance computing, networking, display, and system integration optionsHas a clear understanding of how to develop a computer server, integrate related technologies, and options to maximize utility by a customerTravel to customer sites and have a flexible work scheduleDemonstrated ability to operate lab equipmentManage multiple tasks at once, as well as prioritize them in order to hit deadlinesTo train and mentor others in core departmental dutiesEffectively lead large multi-disciplinary teams on vaguely-defined projects with little supervision, oversight, and coaching providedAble to identify inter-departmental process deficiencies, propose viable solutions, and implement appropriate corrective action(s) with moderate managerial support providedRequired QualificationsMust be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent Resident Card or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person")Bachelors of Science degree in an Engineering field and 10+ years of engineering related experienceWork is primarily performed in an office environment. Occasional exposure to manufacturing floor and testing environments. May require lifting up to 25 lbs, standing for extended periods during product testing, and occasional travel (up to 25%).Crystal Group, Inc, maintains a program of equal employment opportunity designed to ensure that employment and advancement opportunities are made available to all employees and applicants on the basis of individual qualifications and without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, disability, age, sex, genetic information, military status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.