Systems Engineer I

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Systems Engineer I developing optical systems for Collins Aerospace. Collaborating on requirements and design reviews while residing in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeAguadilla • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Characterize, test, and develop algorithms for optical systems
Identify system-level requirements and prepare system specifications, system descriptions, wiring diagrams, interface control documents, and sub-assembly requirement documentation
Provide conceptual design to foster decomposition of the system requirements into lower-level requirements; working collaboratively with a hardware engineering design team to develop functions into their design states
Prepare and participate in system design reviews in accordance with MIL-STD-1521, or similar internal process
Develop system integration cases and procedures of optical components and sub-assemblies
Develop and perform verification testing of optical components and sub-assemblies
Create traceability artifacts from system functional requirements
Create and present systems and optical content for all design reviews, both internal and external
Seek to identify possible problems presented in applicable projects that may cause a delay or exceed budget and contribute to finding appropriate solutions
Must be willing to travel 25% or as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years prior relevant experience.
Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written).
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Experience with requirements definition and verification, including interface definition and a basic knowledge of physics, electrical, mechanical, structural and/or optical design
Military avionics deployment and testing
Hands on experience performing optical tests in a lab environment
Display testing experience
Augmented Reality display systems experience
Proficient with MATLAB.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
Life insurance and disability coverage
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.
And more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

algorithm developmentsystem-level requirementssystem specificationsverification testingoptical designrequirements definitioninterface definitionoptical testingdisplay testingAugmented Reality systems

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingpresentation skills