Systems Integration Engineering Associate II

MXD•Chicago, IL

9d•$91,054 - $110,000

About The Position

MxD is seeking a Systems Integration Engineering Associate II to support modernization efforts across the U.S. government-owned Organic Industrial Base (OIB). The role contributes technically to projects, translates manufacturing challenges into implemented solutions, assesses opportunities at manufacturing sites, and communicates the development and implementation of digital manufacturing technologies. The position works cross-functionally and supports federal grant applications, including proposal writing. The role calls for an understanding of control systems, networks, cybersecurity, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) integration, including design, implementation, and sustainment requirements. Experience working with the Department of War and other government stakeholders is considered ideal. The position reports to the Sr. Director, Engineering. MxD is a results-oriented, lean, collaborative technology organization and 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Its Chicago facility on Goose Island includes a manufacturing floor, infrastructure testbeds, and an open-office environment. MxD offers flexible work arrangements and unlimited paid time off; arrangements depend on role feasibility and supervisor approval. The role requires travel of up to 40% across the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Systems Engineering is preferred.
2–4 years of progressive experience in manufacturing systems integration is preferred.
Ability to travel up to 40% across the United States.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time unrestricted basis; the position does not offer employment visa sponsorship and is not eligible for candidates on temporary work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the Department of War and other government stakeholders.
Understanding of control systems, networks, cybersecurity, MES, and PLM integration, including design, implementation, and sustainment requirements.
Experience participating in manufacturing operations assessments and applying root cause analysis to identify modernization opportunities and recommend solutions.
Experience creating and updating technical documents, including manuals, reports, and presentations.
Experience generating project requirements for industry RFPs.
Experience participating in digital manufacturing forums, webinars, and other industry venues.
Project management skills for tracking and reporting project progress.
Experience working with commercial and academic members on project design and implementation.
Ability to investigate emerging technologies and maintain a future systems roadmap.
Experience maintaining or expanding proofs of concept on a manufacturing floor.
Ability to provide tours of a factory floor to OIB stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Participate in digital modernization assessments at OIB facilities, apply root cause analysis, identify modernization opportunities, and recommend solutions.
Provide OIB stakeholders with technical input and real-time feedback during assessments and projects.
Translate stakeholder needs into scoped modernization initiatives.
Align solutions with opportunities and use cases.
Develop digital manufacturing solutions to existing real-world problems.
Contribute technical content to grant and proposal opportunities, including federal grant applications.
Generate project requirements for industry Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
Create and update technical documents, including manuals, reports, presentations, and project documentation.
Track and report project progress using project management skills.
Engage MxD commercial and academic members and industry partners in project design and implementation.
Interface with plant leaders, operators, and military officers.
Support implementation and sustainment of identified solutions.
Maintain and expand OIB proofs of concept installed on the MxD factory floor.
Track emerging technologies and contribute to the future systems roadmap.
Represent MxD at industry forums, webinars, and events, with guidance as needed.
Lead tours of the MxD factory floor for OIB stakeholders.