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System Engineer

Sterling Heights, MI 48310

Posted: 02/02/2026 Employment Type: Contract Industry: Engineering Job Number: 44116 Pay Rate: 54.00

Job Description

The System Engineer (LSE) is responsible for supporting the Systems engineering Manager (SEM) to ensure on-time delivery of System Engineering Products and gated reviews. This role is responsible for coordinating with SE for System requirements decomposition, traceability, and compliance, requirements allocations, functional architecture development, management of system/sub-system level Interfaces and Technical Performance Measures (TPMs).  The LSE is responsible for the planning, preparation, and execution of checkpoint reviews with support from the VE and IPTs.

This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)

Responsibilities include
  • Coordinate Systems Engineering Integration Team (SEIT) Meeting and provided consistent Systems Engineering guidance to SE, DDE, and IPTs.
  • Support the requirement allocations activities (Size, Weight, Power, Cooling, Reliability, etc.) with SE, DDE, and IPTs to assure products are developed based on their assigned allocations and performance requirements.
  • Support the development of the System Engineering Plan (SEMP) and SE Planning Activities.
  • Support the development of the System Requirements Compliance Matrix (RCM).
  • Manages the development of the Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) and coordinates with SE, DDE, and IPTs.
  • Supports design verification and validation activities.
  • Supports system prototype integration activities.
  • Supports the Engineering Review Board (ERB) (including DDMs, PRs, Risk).
  • Support the SEM in executing Systems Engineering activities and product deliverables (CDRLs).
  • Support checkpoint reviews and associated Checklists/products. Assures technical products for milestones and deliverables are met.
Job Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering is required, (System engineering preferred)
  • Previous experience with systems engineering principles, processes, and products is required
  • Previous experience with system requirements, design reviews, specifications, architecture, integration, and test is preferred 
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills is required
  • Experience in a multi-discipline team environment is required
  • Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced dynamic environment
  • Ability to travel if needed

Pay $48 - $54 / hour W2 depending on experience

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Meet Your Recruiter

John Sabbagh
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John Sabbagh has over 10 years of recruiting experience. Starting his career as an Entry Level Recruiter at Panther, our candidates find him genuine and great resource to their career search!

Fun Fact: John is a sports fanatic, he plays in horseshoe and cornhole leagues and loves fantasy football.

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