Principal System Engineer (contract)

Epirus

Torrance, United States
Not specified; not specified; not specified
On-site
Systems engineering lifecycle experience
Requirements definition and management
Interface control documentation ownership
Epirus, a high-growth technology company specializing in solid-state directed energy systems, is seeking a Principal System Engineer to oversee system requirements and lead cross-functional teams from concept to launch. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in systems engineering, particularly in managing entire product lifecycles

Job Summary

  • Epirus is a high-growth technology company developing solid-state, human-safe directed energy systems for defense and commercial applications.
  • The ideal candidate will own system requirements from inception to launch and collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and test multifunctional systems.
  • This role requires leading the toll gate process, performing trade studies, and steering through ambiguity with minimal guidance.

Matching Summary

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Epirus, a high-growth technology company specializing in solid-state directed energy systems, is seeking a Principal System Engineer to oversee system requirements and lead cross-functional teams from concept to launch. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in systems engineering, particularly in managing entire product lifecycles.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Systems engineering lifecycle experience
  • Requirements definition and management
  • Interface control documentation ownership
  • V-cycle artifact development
  • System architecture diagram design
  • Trade studies and impact analysis
  • Python or object-oriented language development

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with ambiguity resolution
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Customer interface and needs capture
  • Toll gate process leadership
  • MBSE tool proficiency

Key Requirements

  • BS or MS degree in Engineering or Computer Science
  • 8+ years of industry experience spanning Concept to Delivery
  • Experience with JAMA, Polarion, or DOORS tools
  • Experience with MBSE tools like SparxEA or Capella
  • US citizenship required due to ITAR regulations

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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