Systems Engineer IV

STAHL Companies provides the Program Management for its Channel of Commercial Technology companies in Government that consist of Small Businesses and New Technology start-ups.

STAHL advocates for policies that can improve government services and maintain our government's competitive advantage, by bringing more technology into government programs.

STAHL Companies advocates on behalf of our nation's innovative, new technology and small businesses looking to work with the U.S. government. We do this by aligning the voice of our small business members with advocacy for change in federal policy that will make the government market more accessible to small businesses and the commercial technology ecosystem.

The Channel's founding Technical Board Members include former government leaders and IT executives passionate about bringing best-of-breed technology to the government.

The Systems Engineer IV is a senior-level engineering professional responsible for the design, development, integration, and evaluation of complex systems, with a focus on in-water instrumentation and in-water systems. This role requires deep technical expertise across multiple engineering disciplines and the ability to lead and support critical phases of system lifecycle development. The engineer operates with a high degree of independence and provides technical leadership on complex projects.

·         Lead the design, integration, and lifecycle management of complex in-water systems and instrumentation 

·         Ensure alignment of system requirements with operational and mission objectives 

Requirements & Design: 

·         Perform detailed requirements analysis and decomposition 

·         Develop system architectures, design documentation, and technical specifications 

Modeling, Analysis & Development: 

·         Conduct system-level modeling, simulation, and performance analysis 

·         Support or lead software and hardware development efforts 

Test & Evaluation: 

·         Plan and execute system testing strategies, including validation and verification activities 

·         Analyze test results and recommend design improvements 

Manufacturing & Production Support: 

·         Provide engineering support for system fabrication, assembly, and deployment 

·         Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure design feasibility and quality 

Technical Leadership: 

·         Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff 

·         Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for in-water systems and instrumentation 

·         Prepare and review technical reports, system documentation, and engineering artifacts 

·         Ensure compliance with program, contractual, and regulatory requirements

·         Master’s degree in an Engineering discipline 

·         Ten (10) or more years of professional experience in systems engineering 

·         Demonstrated experience with complex hardware devices, software, and integrated systems 

Must have hands-on experience supporting four (4) or more of the following system lifecycle areas:

·         Requirements analysis 

·         System design 

·         Engineering analysis 

·         Modeling and simulation 

·         Software and/or hardware development 

·         Test and evaluation (T&E) 

·         Manufacturing and production support

*Position is contingent upon award.
Location: Newport, Rhode Island, United States
To know more about the company, visit Stahl Companies (stahlusa.us)

The Systems Engineer IV is a senior-level engineering professional responsible for the design, development, integration, and evaluation of complex systems, with a focus on in-water instrumentation and in-water systems. This role requires deep technical expertise across multiple engineering disciplines and the ability to lead and support critical phases of system lifecycle development. The engineer operates with a high degree of independence and provides technical leadership on complex projects.