Systems Engineer IV – Electrical Interconnections & Subsystem Communications

About the role

As a Systems Engineer IV you will own the electrical interconnect architecture and subsystem communications for a high‑performance optical system, contributing across the full product development cycle from requirements to field support.

Key responsibilities

• Define system‑level electrical interconnect architecture, including harness topology, connector standards, power distribution, grounding, shielding and routing constraints.
• Derive electrical and communication requirements, document them in interface control documents and guide electrical, software and mechanical engineers.
• Lead interconnect and communications projects, planning, scheduling and coordinating cross‑functional teams.
• Develop and maintain EMI/EMC, signal‑integrity and power‑integrity budgets and validate them during system testing.
• Collaborate with suppliers on critical cable assemblies and communication hardware qualification.
• Troubleshoot complex system‑level electrical, communication and HW/SW integration issues using oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers and system logs.

Required profile

• BS, MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or related field.
• 7+ years (BS), 5+ years (MS) or 2+ years (PhD) of relevant experience.
• Hands‑on experience designing, building and debugging electrical interconnects and electro‑mechanical systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work across disciplines.

Required skills

• Electrical interconnect and harness design, connectors, power distribution, grounding and shielding.
• Industrial communication protocols: Ethernet, EtherCAT, CAN, RS‑232/485, USB, camera interfaces.
• Test and measurement equipment: oscilloscopes, logic and protocol analyzers, DMMs, network analyzers.
• Scripting and data analysis with Python or Matlab.

What we offer

• Salary range $161,000 – $221,000 per year.
• Supportive work culture with opportunities for learning, development and career growth.
• Comprehensive benefits focused on health, wellbeing and work‑life balance.