Systems Engineer

ICON is looking for a Systems Engineer to help develop ICON's latest print systems on the TitanTeam, which is responsible for delivering the machine known as Titan to Serial Production. Inthis role, you'll support hands-on development and technical design work for well-designed,maintainable systems, working alongside senior engineers on the team. Based at ICON'sAustin, TX office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the design, integration, and lifecycle management of systems under theguidance of senior engineers.
• Help ensure all aspects of a product are considered and integrated effectively to meet specified requirements.
• Develop and refine requirements to ensure they are measurable and traceable; log validation tests, analyses, demonstrations, and inspections into the RTM.
• Contribute to system architecture that meets requirements, with review from senior team members.
• Help ensure subsystems and components integrate to meet operational and functional needs.
• Use modeling and simulation tools as needed to analyze system behavior.
• Help identify integration risks and collaborate cross-functionally on mitigation.
• Support development of validation procedures and methods for verifying system requirements are met.
• Apply electrical, mechanical, and control system design principles to robotic platforms for construction applications (motion platforms, robotic manipulators, remote sensing, object manipulation).
• Design, assemble, and test prototypes; help specify instrumentation for R&D projects.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting, process, and manufacturing support in a fast-paced, AGILE environment.
• Create design solutions for prototype equipment with good documentation practices, including CAD design in SolidWorks / SolidWorks Electrical Schematic.
• Be willing to move between office and field work as needed, and to contribute to the broader product development process.
• Assist in assembly of robotic systems for on- and off-planet applications.
• Assist in facility upgrades and equipment installation configuration.
• Assist in development and maintenance of autonomous robotic systems in harsh outdoor environments.
• Set individual goals consistent with team and company OKRs.
• Assist in productization documentation and support of cross-functional product deployment to the field.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. degree in Systems Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering,
• Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a relevant science, with 3+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 1+ years of equivalent experience, or provenexperience in a similar role.
• Ability to rapidly prototype designs in hardware and software, and support transition toDFM and productization on fast timelines.
• Track record of contributing to an engineering development team and meetingmilestones.
• Ability to apply first-principles thinking to solve problems.
• Exposure to design of industrial equipment/machinery, industrial or mobile robotics, andan understanding of field requirements for such machines.
• Familiarity with electrical power distribution, cable harnesses, and electrical panel designfor industrial machinery.
• Experience using electrical schematic generation and management software.
• Adept at communicating in a collaborative team environment and seeking optimalsolutions with teammates.
• Familiarity with AGILE project management methodology.
• A service-oriented attitude in a support role.
• Ability to prioritize and stay level-headed in a dynamic startup environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of experience designing/building industrial automation equipment or relatedfield.
• Startup experience, and/or a resourceful, innovative nature with an ability to improve
  processes.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot electrical/mechanical systems.
• Exposure to industrial safety systems.
• Strong communication skills, including explaining technical concepts to non-technicalaudiences.
• A hunger for learning and growth.
• Familiarity with integrated or autonomous robotic systems.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be prepared to work, in part, in extreme environments: temps >100F or belowfreezing, sun, rain, mud, lack of electricity, etc.
• Must be able to travel 4+ weeks per year internationally.

Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended).

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