Lead Systems Engineer

Particle Measuring Systems

Lead Systems Engineer at Particle Measuring Systems driving system architecture and integration for complex instrumentation products. Collaborating with teams to ensure innovative and reliable solutions.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeNiwot • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $177,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in system architecture development, including interface definition and performance budgeting, while leading requirements engineering and system-level integration strategies. Proficient in analytical modeling and experimental validation, with a strong focus on cross-functional risk mitigation and mentoring engineers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

System Architecture DevelopmentRequirements EngineeringAnalytical ModelingMATLAB/Simulink ProficiencyOptical-to-Electrical Detection Signal Chain

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Hard Skills

System ArchitectureRequirements ManagementAnalytical ModelingExperimental ValidationSignal ProcessingControl SystemsSensor IntegrationEmbedded SystemsPythonQBD Methodology

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingMentoringSystems Thinking

Tools & Technologies

JAMADOORSMATLABSimulink

Industry Keywords

Complex InstrumentationPrecision Product DevelopmentSystem-Level IntegrationCross-Functional RisksPerformance Characterization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own system architecture development, including decomposition, interface definition, and performance budgeting across subsystems.
Serve as the system-level technical authority, driving key architecture decisions and trade-offs.
Hold clear decision rights at the system level: decide system architecture, interface definitions, and verification adequacy.
Lead requirements engineering and maintain full traceability from customer needs through verification.
Drive system-level integration strategy and execution, ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
Identify and mitigate cross-functional risks and integration gaps early in development.
Ensure alignment of subsystem design with overall system performance and interface definitions.
Define and execute system-level verification and validation strategies, including integration planning and performance characterization.
Lead root cause analysis of complex system issues using analytical modeling and experimental methods.
Mentor engineers and promote strong systems thinking across disciplines.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Engineering/Scientific discipline (Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science) required
MS or PhD preferred
8+ years experience in complex instrumentation or precision product development environment
Demonstrated understanding of the optical-to-electrical detection signal chain
Experience operating as a system-level integrator across multiple engineering disciplines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in modelling and experimental validation
Experience with requirements management tools (JAMA, DOORS, etc.)
Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and QBD methodology
Knowledge of control systems, sensor integration, signal processing, and embedded systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health coverage: medical, dental, vision, fsa, onsite clinic (CO employees), life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Vacation, holiday, and leave policies
Tuition reimbursement
Employee recognition programs
Employee assistance programs