Edmund Optics · 15 hours ago
Senior Principal Systems Engineer
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
20+ years expEdmund Optics, Inc. is a leading company in the optics and photonics industry, seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer. This role involves directing complex systems engineering tasks, managing technical requirements, and collaborating with customers to ensure their needs are met while providing oversight on high-priority projects.
Consumer ElectronicsElectronicsManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Based on the customer's needs, develop a ConOps and define stakeholder requirements
Derive component, subsystem and system requirements and manage those requirements over the life of the project
Analyze the impact of any proposed design changes on the system requirements
Define system architecture by identifying and decomposing system requirements to functional and behavioral elements
Develop a variety of models and views to support and facilitate the performance of systems engineering tasks throughout a system’s life cycle
Evaluate technical readiness as it pertains to achieving system requirements and functionality
Evaluate manufacturing readiness as it pertains to a product's producibility
Identify project and product risks and escalate using the project's defined processes
Conduct trade studies and options analysis to balance cost, risk, and performance
Support system and subsystem integration, verification, and validation planning
Oversee all integration, verification, and validation activities
Troubleshoot and analyze failure data, including root cause and corrective action processes
Interface directly with customers to understand their needs and develop system requirements
Clearly communicate plans, status, and issues to key internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues to ensure high quality deliverables within organization guidelines, policies, and procedures
Generate training content and assist in the development of more junior engineers
Promote company expertise by authoring papers, participating in webinars, etc
Engage in process improvement efforts within the department
Attend external training, seminars, and conferences to continue personal growth and further the technical exposure of the company
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of systems engineering principles
Knowledge of basic optical, mechanical, and electrical engineering concepts
Experience performing end-to-end product realization activities (implementation, integration, verification, validation, transition, etc.)
Experience managing technical requirements, risk, configuration, etc
Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) techniques
Familiarity with Agile processes and techniques
Familiarity with planning and modeling software: MS Project, MS Visio, SysML, IBM Rational Rhapsody, or equivalent
Familiarity with one or more of the following tools: MS Excel, PowerBI, Matlab, Minitab, or equivalent
Strong technical writing skills for documentation of designs, plans, and procedures
Ability to communicate and collaborate well across different teams, disciplines, and cultures
US Citizenship or permanent residence required
Undergraduate degree (graduate degree preferred) in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field and a minimum of 20 years of prior, relevant experience in the areas of systems engineering or systems test (preferably optics related). Formal systems engineering undergraduate or graduate degree desired but not mandatory
Experience: Systems engineering: 10 years (Required)
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time; ability to travel; work in office and manufacturing settings
Ability to Commute: Tucson, AZ 85756 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Preferred
Graduate degree preferred in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field
Location: Tucson, AZ 85756 (Preferred)
Benefits
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Company
Edmund Optics
Edmund Optics is a leading producer of optics, imaging, and photonics technology.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Samuel Sadoulet
Chief Executive Officer
Linda M. Fonner, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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2025-12-24
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