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Sr. Systems Engineer (R&D Design Engineering)

Detector Electronics LLC
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/17/2026

About Us:

Det-Tronics is a $200M global technology leader in industrial life safety solutions, specializing in high-end flame and gas detection and automation control systems. As part of Spectrum Safety Solutions with 1,700 employees across 20 countries we serve mission-critical environments in oil & gas, clean energy, marine, and infrastructure. Backed by Sentinel Capital Partners, we’re driving innovation and growth across our portfolio.

The Opportunity

The Sr. Systems Engineer owns architecture and requirements development and management through their verification and validation within new product developments and sustaining projects. They act as the technical lead on projects, and develop and command an expert level understanding of the product design and maintain a deep technical understanding of the design and functions. They interact across all functions and with customers, and play a key role in defining future products and derivatives.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Capture, derive, and write requirements and associated rationale(s) for multi-domain systems.
  • Document architectures and system level simulations and analyses.
  • Technical project lead. Lead user, product, and engineering level (software-hardware) requirements and process definition of new and existing products through the product lifecycle.
  • Actively participate in strategic planning, concept generation, architecture definition and translation to system/subsystem definitions of new designs that are reliable, safe, manufacturable, and sustainable.
  • Configure and utilize tools and processes to implement and ensure traceability from requirements to verification and validation test cases.
  • Ensure accurate and complete requirements testing.
  • Support and contribute to leading the development and documentation of risk analyses.
  • Develop processes and metrics to track progress.
  • Work cross-functionally facilitating technical discussions and providing technical guidance to project teams including technical and design reviews.
  • Act as a technical point of contact on projects and ensure compliance to development procedures on projects by all functions.
  • Work on and support multiple product development programs at a given time.
  • Track present outcomes and progress on a frequent basis.
  • Participate in evaluation of technical talent.
  • Develop and implement risk mitigating solutions.

What You Bring 

Required Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
  • 5 years of professional work experience.
  • 2 years direct experience in requirements management and with electromechanical products.
  • Systems engineer role in at least one project that involved embedded software (firmware).

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical, Computer Engineering or Software.
  • Demonstrated experience with a Requirements/Test Case Management tool, such as Doors, Jama, or Jira.
  • Experienced with connected solutions and cybersecurity.
  • Thorough knowledge of Embedded System Design preferably for regulated products.
  • Experienced with high hazard applications (Industrial Life Safety, SIL2) or regulated industries (aerospace or medical devices).
  • Strong communication skills to capture market needs from Product Managers, Technical Support, Service Personnel, and Customers.
  • Skilled in distilling market needs into defined technical requirements and system/subsystem architectures, and communicating them to electrical, software/firmware, and mechanical engineers.
  • Ability to work both collaboratively and independently on assignments to foster continuous improvement of team functions and deliverables.
  • Experience across all phases of the program development lifecycle, from capture through design, implementation, and test.
  • Experienced with FMEAs, ASPICE, SCRUM/AGILE.
  • Self-motivated and demonstrated ability to lead process, requirements/test case efforts.

Why Join Us?

  • Work with a globally respected brand in life safety
  • Influence strategic decisions at the executive level
  • Drive innovation and transformation in a high-growth environment
  • Enjoy development opportunities within a dynamic, private equity-backed company

 Benefits:

At Det-Tronics, we believe in taking care of our people. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: 

  • Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with company contributions 
  • Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, life and disability insurance 
  • Time Off: Generous paid time off (PTO), holidays, and flexible scheduling options 
  • Professional Growth: Career development programs, training opportunities, and tuition reimbursement 
  • Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness resources, and global mobility support 
  • Ownership Culture: Participation in our Ownership Program, empowering employees to share in our success 


Ready to shape the future of industrial safety?

Apply now and join us in making every life safe and sound.

 

 

Salary : $110,000 - $150,000

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