Software Systems Engineer (Senior/Principal)
Torrance, CA, United States
About Epirus
Epirus is a high-growth technology company that develops solid-state, human-safe directed energy systems that enable unprecedented counter-electronics effects and power management solutions to enhance power efficiency in defense and commercial electronics. With a constant emphasis on innovation, we are redefining modern power systems to increase the velocity of change for our customers and bring tomorrow's capabilities to life, today.
Job Summary: Epirus designs and manufactures novel RF systems for a variety of platforms in a rapid development environment. The Systems Engineer – Software role is a multidisciplinary role, with significant breadth (interacting with multiple engineering disciplines) and depth (from customer needs to unit-level specifications). The Systems Engineer – Software role works particularly closely with the Production Software team, facilitating Concept of Operations (CONOPS) definition, requirements definition and management at system, sub-system, and unit levels, integration, verification, and validation (IV&V) planning and execution, change management, interface definition, etc., for both Epirus-designed and vendor-purchased parts. As a fast-moving technology company, Systems Engineering at Epirus focuses on supporting the other engineering teams and facilitating rapid development, rather than focusing on overly bureaucratic processes.
Responsibilities
Work with the Production Software team to define and capture Software requirements and verification plans
Develop models for key performance parameters that can be used to derive requirements and perform trade studies/impact analyses for SW subsystems
Define and iterate on product concept of operations (CONOPS)
Facilitate multi-discipline coordination across teams, including interface documentation for SW subsystems and dependencies across subsystems
Quick-turn change impact analysis to facilitate agile hardware/software/firmware development
Facilitate IV&V planning and preparation, including resource planning for SW subsystems, developing Acceptance and Qualification Test procedures hand-in-hand with Production SW Engineers, and helping prepare Special Test Equipment
Develop system level test plans, procedures, and scripts/software tools to exercise and measure SW functionality of the system
Troubleshoot system-level SW issues/failures and provide recommended paths forward
Basic Qualifications
BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar field
5- 8 years industry experience, depending on degree, preferably with experience spanning the entire product lifecycle (Concept to Delivery)
Experience with Python development or other similar object-oriented languages
Experience working with Git/GitHub, or similar version control systems
Experience working with Systems Engineering tools such as for Requirements Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Model-based Systems Engineering, etc.
Ability to identify gaps, prioritize in the context of the project/program, and lead an effort involving multiple engineers from other teams to resolve issues
Preferred Skills And Experience
Experience with software control of hardware / physical systems
Experience working with both front-end and back-end software development
Experience with laboratory measurement equipment, particularly for RF and Power measurements
Experience with data analysis
Good written and oral communication skills; not afraid to speak up, either to ask for help or disagree on a technical point that warrants more discussion
Collaborative; capable of working across all levels of the organization
Eager to learn and to help others on the team
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Focused, with perspective on what matters most, rapidly delivering customer value
Itar Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
People are the most important part of Epirus – and always come first. We don’t believe in the word impossible and are always asking “why not” as work to usher in a new paradigm of power efficiency. Our fast-growing team is agile, creative, and innovative. We support a culture of constant learning and sense of belonging among our team members and know that mentorship matters. We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and beyond. To deliver on our mission, we are always looking for problem solvers, changemakers and innovators to join our fast-growing team.
As required by the Equal Pay Transparency Act, Epirus provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.
For the state of California only, the range of starting pay for this role is:
$127,300—$187,000 USD
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