System Engineering Consultant

INVENSITY Stellenportal • Detroit, MI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Systems Engineering Consultant, you will take a leading role in delivering innovative engineering solutions for clients in the automotive and technology industries, ensuring seamless integration of hardware, software, and system-level requirements. You will lead systems engineering activities throughout the development lifecycle, including requirements management, system architecture, verification and validation planning, and safety analysis. You will take ownership of complex engineering work packages, ensuring technical quality, timely delivery, and alignment with client expectations. You will perform and guide root cause analysis, failure mode analysis, and system-level assessments for complex automotive and technology systems. You will define, implement, and optimize engineering processes, methods, and tools in alignment with ASPICE standards and industry best practices. You will act as a key technical point of contact for clients, facilitating workshops, presenting technical recommendations, and managing project-related discussions. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to identify technical challenges, develop solutions, and drive continuous improvement. You will provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and consultants, supporting their professional development. You will contribute to INVENSITY's technical expertise and knowledge sharing through internal initiatives and Academy trainings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (Master's degree preferred).
• 5–7 years of professional experience in systems engineering, preferably within the automotive industry or a similarly complex, technology-driven environment.
• Strong hands-on experience in requirements engineering, system architecture, and systems development processes.
• Proven experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, or equivalent solutions.
• Solid understanding of ASPICE standards and their practical application in engineering projects.
• Experience with safety and reliability analysis methods, including FMEA, FTA, and DFA.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage technical workstreams, coordinate stakeholders, and deliver engineering solutions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with confidence interacting directly with clients and senior technical stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or providing technical leadership within project teams.
• Analytical and solution-oriented mindset, combined with a proactive approach and strong sense of ownership.
• Ability to thrive in an international, collaborative consulting environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with MathWorks tools (MATLAB/Simulink) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities throughout the development lifecycle, including requirements management, system architecture, verification and validation planning, and safety analysis.
• Take ownership of complex engineering work packages, ensuring technical quality, timely delivery, and alignment with client expectations.
• Perform and guide root cause analysis, failure mode analysis, and system-level assessments for complex automotive and technology systems.
• Define, implement, and optimize engineering processes, methods, and tools in alignment with ASPICE standards and industry best practices.
• Act as a key technical point of contact for clients, facilitating workshops, presenting technical recommendations, and managing project-related discussions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to identify technical challenges, develop solutions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and consultants, supporting their professional development.
• Contribute to INVENSITY's technical expertise and knowledge sharing through internal initiatives and Academy trainings.

Benefits

• Hybrid Model: Optional hybrid work schedule with 2 remote days per week.
• Paid Time Off: Includes vacation, personal/sick days, parental leave, and company holidays.
• Retirement Plans: Access to company-sponsored retirement plan options.
• Health Benefits: Eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Income Protection: Company-sponsored short and long term disability insurance.
• Compensation Incentives: Opportunity to earn goal-based bonuses after six months of employment.
• Professional Development: Monthly INVENSITY Academy trainings and certification reimbursement opportunities.
• Collaborative Work Environment: Be part of a rapidly growing Detroit office focused on maintaining a strong, supportive culture through professional mentorship, structured feedback, and regular team events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level