Senior Systems Engineer

Gillig-posted 1 day ago
$75,000 - $160,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • Loveland, CO
501-1,000 employees
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We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer who will be responsible for defining the requirements for the entire bus from vehicle-level to system-level, ensuring the designs meet safety, regulatory, and program requirements. You will develop and optimize processes to streamline the development cycles and ensure consistent quality results across all GILLIG programs. This role requires you to excel at solving complex problems, conceptualizing innovative solutions, and leading the integration of hardware and software into commercial products. As a technical expert, you will lead systems engineering in new development programs, partnering with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment, technical excellence, and program success. You will be required to engage with diverse areas of expertise, including Control Systems, Electrical Systems, Mechanical Systems, and Thermal Systems. This is a hands-on, on-site role at our Loveland, CO Colorado Technology Center (CTC) and reports to the CTC Systems Engineering Manager.

  • Define vehicle, system, and subsystem requirements to ensure vehicle systems meet functional, safety, and performance goals
  • Break down program objectives (stakeholder needs) into actionable engineering requirements, identify potential shortfalls, and evaluate tradeoffs to develop practical solutions
  • Lead program engineering requirement management from start to finish, ensuring all requirements are met at each stage of the development lifecycle.
  • Provide technical leadership to ensure all design decisions align with defined system requirements and program objectives
  • Conduct trade studies, lead design reviews, and perform technical assessments to determine optimal solutions for new and existing vehicle systems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, and Validation Engineering, to drive system architecture and solutions throughout the development process
  • Lead DFMEA and risk assessments to identify potential risks, resolve technical challenges, and ensure successful integration of all vehicle systems, subsystems, and components to deliver cohesive and optimized vehicle systems
  • Support validation efforts to confirm that system performance meets safety, regulatory, and program requirements
  • Use INCOSE principles to create standardized processes and workflows to implement systems engineering in product development, offering training and support for those involved
  • Utilize requirements management tools such as Jama, DOORS, or TeamCenter/Polarion to document requirements, system design decisions, and validation results, ensuring full traceability to maintain transparency and support knowledge transfer across the organization.
  • Determine, communicate, and track top-level design maturity
  • Define and maintain a structure for vehicle functional systems.
  • Coordinate functional architecture definition through means such as CONOPS, boundary and interface diagrams, and functional requirements
  • Lead system-level diagnostics design, including architecture, protocol, use cases, implications on CAN design, and definition of deliverables to and from component-level hardware and software engineers
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Systems Engineering; heavy-duty and/or commercial vehicle experience is a plus
  • Strong knowledge of vehicle systems, including powertrain, electrical, mechanical, thermal, and software integration
  • Hands-on experience with requirements management tools such as Jama, DOORS, and Teamcenter/Polarion; proven track record of defining system requirements and ensuring compliance throughout the product lifecycle
  • Experience working with major component suppliers, engineering service suppliers, testing suppliers, and product validation engineers
  • Experience with low and high voltage components, including circuit breakers, relays, wiring, DCDC converters, motors, inverters, Li-ion batteries, and high-power chargers
  • Proficiency with diagnostic standards (such as UDS and J1939) and tools
  • Expertise in vehicle diagnostic systems, including familiarity with physical interfaces and access levels, experience troubleshooting with diagnostics, and an understanding of controller flashing.
  • Experience with model-based embedded controls is a plus; experience with Matlab/Simulink is strongly recommended
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration and alignment of system requirements
  • Strong understanding of industry standards, including FMVSS, NHTSA, DOT, NFPA, SAE, NEC, and other relevant regulatory requirements
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead and motivate teams and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
  • Ability to lift 25 lbs.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer
  • Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk and occasionally kneel or squat
  • The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • Limited travel may be required
  • Must be able to navigate manufacturing environment, comfortable around heavy machinery, tools, etc.
  • Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment, (i.e. safety glasses, bump caps, hearing protection, etc.)
  • Typical start time is between 8:00AM MST
  • Flexible schedules (depending on project needs)
  • Excellent compensation including company paid medical premiums, generous retirement plan and other comprehensive benefits
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