Systems Engineer - Industrial

Systems Engineer – Industrial Engineering (Onsite, Arlington, TX)
Full-Time | Defense & Commercial Automation | Engineering Leadership Role

About Us
We are a leading custom automation company with over 30 years of experience delivering cutting-edge production solutions for the Defense and Commercial sectors. Located in Arlington, Texas, we specialize in automation for the energetics (explosives), medical, and semiconductor industries. Our team thrives on solving complex manufacturing challenges and developing innovative systems that drive efficiency and reliability.

About the Role
We’re seeking a Systems Engineer – Industrial Engineering to join our growing team. This is a critical onsite position for a systems thinker who excels in leading requirements analysis, verification, and system architecture for industrial automation projects. If you’re experienced in engineering lifecycle development and passionate about creating dependable, high-quality systems, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do
As a key technical leader, you will:

• Lead systems engineering activities including requirements definition, architecture design, integration planning, and verification/validation of industrial automation systems

• Collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to align on technical requirements and system functionality

• Develop and maintain comprehensive system documentation (e.g., functional specifications, interface control documents, test plans)

• Conduct risk assessments and provide mitigation strategies for project success

• Review high-risk mechanical and electrical designs to identify and address potential issues

• Mentor junior engineers and provide expert technical guidance across disciplines

• Manage verification and validation activities including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and system commissioning

• Drive process improvements and contribute to the development of systems engineering standards and tools

• Support proposal efforts through technical scoping, documentation, and cost estimating

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field with 9+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience

• Proven background in systems engineering for industrial applications, including full project lifecycle management

• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement

• Excellent communicator with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams

Technical Skills Required

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

• Familiarity with automation and control platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, or Schneider Electric

• Experience deploying automation systems in manufacturing or process industries

• Knowledge of industrial safety and compliance standards (e.g., IEC 61508, ISO 13849)

• Hands-on experience in testing/debugging control systems

• Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and manage engineering resources

• Experience with digital twin, simulation tools, or MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering)

• Strong documentation and presentation skills

• Familiarity with SCADA systems (e.g., Ignition, Wonderware, Aveva)

Bonus Points For

• Background in DoD or government automation projects

• Experience supporting proposal development for defense or high-security sectors