Hiring: Lead Systems Engineer Company: West Search Partners, LLC Location: Boulder, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:33:22 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Embedded Systems, Firmware, MATLAB, Python About the job Experience: •8+ years of experience in complex instrumentation, precision products, or similarly sophisticated engineering environments Required Skills: •Own system architecture, decomposition, interface definition, and performance requirements across subsystems •Serve as the system-level technical authority for architecture decisions and engineering trade-offs •Lead requirements development and maintain traceability from customer needs through verification using JAMA, DOORS, or equivalent tools •Drive system integration, verification, validation, and performance characterization •Identify and mitigate cross-functional technical risks and integration gaps early in development •Lead root-cause analysis of complex system-level issues using analytical and experimental methods •Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality throughout design transfer, production ramp, and sustaining activities •Lead technical trade studies, DFMEA, hazard analysis, and system-level risk assessments Qualifications: •BS in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering/Science, or a related scientific/engineering discipline; MS or PhD preferred •Demonstrated experience serving as a system-level integrator across multiple engineering disciplines •Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including modeling and experimental validation •Knowledge of control systems, sensor integration, signal processing, and embedded systems •Advanced degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline •This role offers the opportunity to remain deeply technical while having significant influence over system architecture, engineering strategy, and technical decision-making •. The successful candidate will also play an important role in developing a systems engineering function with the potential for expanded leadership responsibilities as the organization grows. Compensation: •$135,000 - $178,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!