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Systems Engineer

Technical Talent Group
Berkeley, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/20/2026 CLOSED ON 5/20/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Engineer position at Technical Talent Group?

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to lead and manage the full engineering lifecycle for complex products that integrate both electrical and mechanical components. This role requires strong ownership across requirements definition, system architecture, detailed design, and verification & validation.

The ideal candidate has a structured systems engineering mindset, deep experience working within the V-model, and strong proficiency in requirements management—particularly using Jama Connect. This is a high-impact role requiring strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to ensure traceability and alignment throughout the engineering process.


Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the full engineering lifecycle from requirements definition through system validation
  • Lead requirements development, decomposition, and traceability across system, subsystem, and component levels
  • Develop and maintain system architectures (functional, logical, and physical)
  • Ensure alignment between system architecture and engineering requirements
  • Define and manage Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and cross-team interfaces
  • Support detailed system and subsystem design, ensuring linkage back to requirements
  • Identify and resolve interface mismatches and specification conflicts
  • Conduct and support DFMEA activities to assess and mitigate technical risk
  • Define verification strategies and ensure all requirements are testable and validated
  • Review and approve verification and validation plans and test procedures
  • Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and test results
  • Support integration and system-level testing across multiple subsystems
  • Track and report key performance metrics throughout the engineering lifecycle
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams


Top Required Skills

  • Proven experience managing the full engineering process for complex systems involving both electrical and mechanical components
  • Strong experience using Jama Connect for requirements tracking and management
  • Deep understanding of systems engineering processes, including the V-model lifecycle


Required Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience leading systems engineering efforts across full product lifecycle
  • Experience with complex electromechanical systems
  • Strong background in requirements management, traceability, and verification
  • Experience developing and managing system architectures
  • Proficiency with interface definition and management (ICDs)
  • Experience with DFMEA and risk assessment methodologies
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Company Description
Putting people at the forefront is our priority at Technical Talent Group. Our recruiters are trained to prioritize understanding what candidates are looking for in a new role. Our initial conversation with candidates revolves around their needs, not a job description. The most common mistake made by recruiters is assuming they know a candidate’s preferences solely based on their resume. At Technical Talent Group, we invest time in getting to know you before matching you or your company with the perfect match.

Salary : $120,000 - $160,000

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