Principal Systems Engineer
Job Summary
The Principal Systems Engineer will collaborate with senior engineering and architect roles at customer sites to define systems requirements and architectural considerations. This role involves developing technology roadmaps, coordinating with internal R&D and FAE teams, and defining new products based on customer needs. The position requires significant industry experience in DC/DC converters and involves domestic travel.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with customers on systems and architectural requirements
- Define and maintain technology roadmaps
- Lead technical strategy discussions internally and externally
- Coordinate activities between Sales, FAE, and R&D teams
Required Skills
- 8+ years experience in DC/DC converter systems
- Technical architecture and design knowledge
- Strong stakeholder management and communication
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Job Details
Job Responsibilities:
- Interface with external (senior engineering, systems, architect roles) and internal (CTO, R&D, Product Marketing, FAE's) stakeholders to understand and articulate customer systems and architectural considerations.
- Lead complex conversations with customers to understand requirements and articulate design possibilities.
- Lead internal conversations to understand present postures and limitations, and articulate possibilities helping with setting technology direction.
- Develop and maintain external and internal stakeholder relationships.
- Develop technology roadmaps for customers by gathering information and present them internally.
- Co-develop technology roadmap for Flex with design teams and present them to customers.
- Help define new products with customer requirements and new technology knowledge.
- Work closely with Sales and FAE teams to coordinate customer activities.
- Travel to customer sites for in-person discussions and to tradeshows/events (20%-40% travel required).
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent), Master's preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in Technical Marketing, Architecture, Applications, Design, or Systems Engineering of DC/DC converters.
- Good understanding of the DC/DC conversion market and design considerations.
- Experience interfacing with Engineering management at Tier 1 customers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits:
- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Life Insurance.
- Short-term and Long-term Disability.
- Matching 401(k) Contributions.
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time.
- Tuition Reimbursement.