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We’re a growing technology company in Niwot, Colorado, the heart of the Rocky Mountains. We offer an exceptional and rewarding work environment in a great place to live. Our employees enjoy challenging projects in the development and manufacture of light scattering particle counters and diverse technologies and applications.\nYour Impact\nWe are looking for a Systems Engineering Lead who will contribute to the success of the Engineering Team, applying their expertise in system architecture and integration to support the achievement of team and company goals and deliver innovative, reliable solutions. In this role, the successful candidate will collaborate effectively with colleagues and cross-functional teams, demonstrate strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, and maintain a commitment to professional excellence, quality and continuous improvement.\nThe Role\nWe are seeking a Systems Engineering Lead to serve as the system-level technical authority for complex, multi-disciplinary instrumentation products. This role will drive system architecture, integration, and verification across the full product lifecycle. This position is foundational in strengthening and scaling systems engineering within the organization. The successful candidate will establish best practices, drive cross-functional alignment, and help build systems engineering capability, with the opportunity to grow into formal team leadership as the function expands.\nJob Responsibilities\nOwn system architecture development, including decomposition, interface definition, and performance budgeting across subsystems. \nServe as the system-level technical authority, driving key architecture decisions and trade-offs. \nLead requirements engineering and maintain full traceability from customer needs through verification (JAMA or equivalent). \nDrive system-level integration strategy and execution, ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturability. \nIdentify and mitigate cross-functional risks and integration gaps early in development. \nEnsure alignment of subsystem design with overall system performance and interface definitions. \nDefine and execute system-level verification and validation strategies, including integration planning and performance characterization. \nLead root cause analysis of complex system issues using analytical modeling and experimental methods. \nEnsure systems meet requirements across all operating conditions. \nPartner closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to support design transfer, production ramp, and sustaining engineering. \nParticipate in design reviews, technical planning, and compliance with engineering and quality standards. \nLead technical trade studies, hazard analyses, and system-level risk assessments (DFMEA). \nEstablish and evolve systems engineering processes, tools, and best practices across the organization. \nMentor engineers and promote strong systems thinking across disciplines. \nContinuously evaluate processes for improvements in efficiency, quality, and safety \nThis job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Responsibilities may evolve over time, and other related duties may be assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the company. \nRequired Qualifications\nBS in Engineering/Scientific discipline (Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science) required. \n8+ years experience in complex instrumentation or precision product development environment with specific experience of real time systems, optics and sensors, electro-mechanics, laser light scattering, imaging systems, and / or related subsystems. \nExperience operating as a system-level integrator across multiple engineering disciplines. \nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in modeling and experimental validation. \nExperience with requirements management tools (JAMA, DOORS, etc.). \nProficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks). \nKnowledge of control systems, sensor integration, signal processing, and embedded systems. \nPreferred Qualifications\nAdvanced degree in Engineering. \nDemonstrated experience leading system architecture and integration on cross-functional programs. \nExperience helping establish or mature systems engineering practices within an organization. \nExperience in regulated or high-reliability industries (medical device, semiconductor, aerospace). \n\nWork Environment & Physical Requirements\nThis role primarily operates in an office/lab/manufacturing environment. Must be able to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods of time \nOccasional lifting of up to 20 lbs. may be required \nReasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role \nCompensation & Benefits\nCompetitive base salary range: $110,000 - $158,000 depending on experience\nOur compensation philosophy: we offer competitive pay based on market data, including local, national, and industry benchmarks. For new hires, offers are generally within the established min- to mid-point of the range for the role, with flexibility to recognize experience, skills, and education. Our approach ensures fair pay internally while remaining competitive externally and allows room for growth. \n\nComprehensive benefits package: \nHealth coverage: medical, dental, vision, fsa, onsite clinic (CO employees), life insurance \n\n401(k) retirement plan with company match \n\nVacation, holiday, and leave policies \n\nTuition reimbursement, Employee recognition programs, Employee assistance programs \n\nParticle Measuring Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.","description_format":"text","description_chars":6071,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":8,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Life insurance","Retirement plans"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Industrial Engineering","Laboratory Equipment","Test & Measurement Instruments"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-11-11T00:11:05Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":1,"expected_fill_days":50,"reasons":["conf:0","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-11-11T05:49:22Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":158000,"is_top_pay":true},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/particle-measuring-systems-systems-engineering-lead","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/particle-measuring-systems-systems-engineering-lead.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-12T06:55:46Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":13811,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-13T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":2310940},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=2310940"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fparticle-measuring-systems-systems-engineering-lead"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":2,"usd":0.2},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fparticle-measuring-systems-systems-engineering-lead"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fparticle-measuring-systems-systems-engineering-lead"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/particle-measuring-systems-systems-engineering-lead\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fparticle-measuring-systems-systems-engineering-lead"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":4046482}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"pmeasuring.de","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":4046482},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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