Systems Engineer IV

Overview

On Site
$77 - $85 hourly
Contract - W2
Contract - Temp

Skills

Requirements Management
Design For Manufacturability
Software Development
Hardware QA
Development Testing
QA Management
Firmware
Manufacturing
MATLAB
System Testing
Scripting
Satellite
Hardware Development
Teamwork
DFT
Test Strategy
Configuration Management
Content Management
Change Management
Test Equipment
Preventive Maintenance
System Integration
Evaluation
IT Risk Management
IT Risk
Verification And Validation
Python
Ruby
Golang
Java
C++
C#
Rust
Firmware Development
Computer Hardware
Design Of Experiments
Testing
EMI
Communication
Linux
Unix
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Artificial Intelligence
Messaging

Job Details

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has an enterprise client that is seeking a Systems Engineer IV in Kirkland, WA. We're looking for a hands-on Systems Engineer with a background in the requirements management, design for manufacturing, hardware/software development for hardware test.

Key job responsibilities:
* Lead the development test system validation
* Lead software/hardware integration testing
* Lead innovative software/firmware/hardware architectures and flows for multiple manufacturing test lines
* Lead review and analysis on data using tools such as MATLAB, Python, or similar
* Support and organize the release of the software and hardware system documents through gate reviews
* Investigate and troubleshoot yield issues during prototype and production builds
* Write status and/or build reports for cross-functional review
* Drive and prioritize execution of system test campaigns
* Design and develop software/scripting test setups and supporting hardware for various subsystem validation of the satellite bus
* Identify and analyze the cross-functional tradeoffs between design alternatives, including impact on performance, schedule, cost, risk, complexity, and scale
* Drive cross-functional schedules, test requirements, specifications and limits with the hardware development team
* Work concurrently with the design engineers to provide design for testability (DFT) feedback throughout the design process
* Support production and integration efforts for hardware subsystems
* Define test strategy, implement and optimize test setup/processes at the CM including design and qualification of test fixtures, test equipment, and test software
* Develop procedures, preventative maintenance plans, and troubleshooting guides to support production
* Develop and communicate system integration and evaluation strategies and plans in support of program learning, technical risk reduction, verification, and validation
* Interested and able to travel domestically and internationally

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's or Associates degree in Computer Science or related field or relevant work experience
* Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure
* Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust
* Experience joint hardware/firmware development; partnering with software engineers to bring-up and test new hardware designs
* Experience with creating Design of Experiments
* Familiarity with vacuum systems, high-voltage testing, and environmental testing (thermal, vibration, EMI)
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities while ensuring high-quality execution
* Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to explain complex concepts and designs to colleagues across disciplines
* Prefer experience with Linux/Unix
* Prefer experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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