Sr. Product Development Engineer - Systems

Description

GENTEX AT A GLANCE:

At Gentex we design and deliver advanced electro-acoustic, electromechanical, and electro-optical solutions engineered for real-world performance and protection. Our work blends precision engineering with practical innovation to solve complex challenges in acoustics and wearable technology.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS Degree in Engineering or Physics required
• 7-10 years of experience in Systems, Electrical, or Acoustic Engineering
• Experience leading a new product development team 
• Experience with military programs, products and requirements
• Experience in taking products from concept to production  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced Degree in Systems, Electrical, or Acoustic Engineering a plus

ABOUT THE JOB!

We're seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to provide strong, strategic technical leadership from concept to launch—someone who’s hands-on, driven, and ready to own their corner of innovation, particularly with experience in acoustics or PPE.

Gentex offers a robust benefit package- including, but not limited to, medical coverages, 401k, paid time off and excellent work schedules including a 9/80 work week.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Technical breadth to understand electrical, mechanical, acoustic, and signal processing to lead development team as it pertains to system requirements and specifications
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams including Electrical, Mechanical, and Acoustic through the product development life cycle
• Comfortable in an outward facing role working directly with end users and program office to understand voice of customer and shape requirements around real world use cases. 
• Familiarity with MIL-STD for both ground and air requirements desired, i.e MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461
• Analytical modeling tools such as MATLAB and other tools such as MS office Project, Excel, and Visio
• Pro-actively drive programs forward to meet technical requirements and timelines 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical input in a project team environment for various new product development efforts.
• Lead development tasks including system requirements, system architecture and design, preliminary design, critical design, system integration, formal verification, formal validation, and fielding support.
• Evaluate and develop electro-mechanical system architectures for functional allocation in complex products(acoustic)
• Provide project support to resolve issues, reduce program risk, and facilitate the delivery of quality products to our customers
• Prepare and present technical briefings to peers, management, and customer community.
• Align key stakeholders on system requirements and technology constraints and decompose and allocate system requirements.
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing and production when involved with transition of products into the manufacturing environment
• Schedule flexibility to support critical deadlines may be required.

TO APPLY:

Visit: https://gentexcorp.com/careers/

LOCATION:

Gentex’s Manchester facility is located in southern New Hampshire. Manchester is the largest convention, sports, entertainment, and arts & cultural destination in New Hampshire. There is so much to do, see and experience in Manchester including major concerts and ECHL Hockey, AA minor league baseball, live performances at the historic Palace Theatre or exhibits at our renowned museums. Located in the heart of New England, Manchester is also conveniently located within an hour’s drive of Boston, an hour from the Atlantic Ocean and less than two hours from New Hampshire’s scenic White Mountains, Lake Winnipesaukee and the many other well-known vacation destinations in Maine, Vermont and Massachusetts.

Gentex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for any applicable state or federal protected class. Gentex is an E-Verify Participant. Pre-employment drug/alcohol/background screening is required.