Systems Engineer II
Role Overview
The Systems Engineer II supports the development, integration, testing, and delivery of complex aerospace and defense systems.
This position derives and manages system-level requirements, provides technical guidance across multiple engineering disciplines, develops system-level documentation, and executes system integration and testing activities.
The Systems Engineer II works closely with the Systems Engineering Manager, Senior Systems Engineer, Director of Engineering, customers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure system designs meet technical, program, and customer requirements.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field, such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics, or Applied Mathematics.
- 5–15 years of experience in highly technical research and development, engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, medical, or related environments, or equivalent experience.
- U.S. Person under ITAR requirements.
- Demonstrated competence in technical development, analysis, or integration of engineering applications or systems.
- Hands-on laboratory experience with electrical test equipment, including AC/DC sources, signal generators, programmable loads, oscilloscopes, power meters, and multimeters.
- 3–5 years of experience supporting or leading technical projects.
- Experience providing technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience working across multiple disciplines, including electronics, mechanical, software, firmware, and management.
- Experience interfacing directly with customers and developing technical relationships centered on customer requirements and mission objectives.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, and Project.
- Ability to effectively communicate technical information to internal and external stakeholders.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
- Experience with imaging systems or image processing.
- Experience with power management systems.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or medical product development.
- Experience supporting complex systems through formal engineering design and technical reviews.
- Experience developing and executing system-level Acceptance Test Procedures.
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, system architectures, and requirements development.
- Ability to derive, document, manage, and flow down system-level requirements.
- Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to understand and communicate effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.
- Strong system integration and laboratory testing skills.
- Ability to operate and interpret results from common electrical test equipment.
- Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
- Strong customer-facing and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organizational and planning skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to provide technical leadership and direction to multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to identify technical risks and communicate potential solutions.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within established schedules.
- Self-motivated, accountable, adaptable, and committed to maintaining high standards of technical quality and integrity.
- WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- This is a full time position based in Irvine, CA with a hybrid work arrangement and a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off. The position requires regular work in engineering laboratory environments and may involve working with electronic test equipment, prototype systems, and other engineering hardware. The employee may be required to stand, walk, lift and move equipment or materials, and work around laboratory and manufacturing environments. Travel to customer sites, external test facilities, and other locations may be required based on program needs.
- SECURITY / EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS
- U.S. Person under ITAR requirements required.
- Iris Technology Corporation does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
- COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $109,874 – $150,558 annually
About Iris Technology
Designs and manufactures electronics for aerospace and defense missions.
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