Systems Engineer II

IRIS TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

SYSTEMS ENGINEER II

Department: Engineering
Reports To: Systems Engineering Manager
Location: Irvine, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Derive system-level requirements from customer and internal research and development (IRAD) requirements and requests.
• Generate and maintain flow-down requirements for subassemblies, vendors, and other engineering disciplines.
• Provide technical guidance and support to electrical, software, firmware, and mechanical engineering teams.
• Generate and maintain system-level documentation, including block diagrams, system-level Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), Interface Documents, analysis reports, and user operational manuals.
• Execute system integration and test activities in laboratory environments, including configuring test setups and operating electrical test equipment.
• Execute system-level ATPs in laboratory environments, at external third-party test facilities, and at customer sites as required.
• Work closely with the Senior Systems Engineer and Systems Engineering Manager to ensure system designs meet established system architectures.
• Support technical reviews by preparing presentations, participating in reviews, and presenting technical information as appropriate.
• Support reviews including Kickoff Meetings, Systems Requirements Reviews, System Design Reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, Prototype Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, and Production Readiness Reviews.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary engineering teams in support of customer requirements and program objectives.
• Communicate technical issues, risks, and potential solutions clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Interface directly with customers and support technical discussions centered on system requirements, technical objectives, and mission needs.
• Coordinate technical activities across multiple engineering disciplines to support successful program execution.
• Identify and communicate system-level risks, technical challenges, and opportunities for improvement.

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

BENEFITS

• Flexible education benefits
• 12 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) retirement plan offered after eligibility (see 401(k) Summary Plan Description)
• Paid Time Off (vacation and personal) accrues at the rate of 80 hours per year (3.08 hours per biweekly pay period), with accrual at higher rates according to the length of service matrix (see employee handbook addendum)
• Five (5) sick days per year, prorated by the quarter hired in
• Long Term Disability – paid by employer after eligibility
• Life Insurance – paid by employer after eligibility. Supplemental Life Insurance – offered after eligibility
• Dental care – group plan offered after eligibility
• Vision care – group plan offered after eligibility
• Health care – 80% of the premium HMO plan allowed towards plan of your choosing (after eligibility)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) offered after eligibility
• Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on company performance and the achievement of revenue goals. This bonus reflects our commitment to rewarding team contributions when we meet our business objectives.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Iris Technology Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of legally protected characteristics.