Sr Systems Engineer
OSI Systems
Richardson, TX · Posted October 29, 2026
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About the job
Overview
Continental Electronics Corporation is a leading provider of RF technologies and innovative solutions with 80 years of proven performance. CEC has experienced significant recent growth and has established itself as the go-to supplier for a diversified product line supporting a wide spectrum of markets from commercial products, military customers, to space research laboratories.
The Systems Engineer will work with the cross-functional team to design, develop, and integrate complex systems for state-of-the-art RF transmitter systems, including tasks such as system architecture, requirements analysis, verification and validation, and overall system integration across various subsystems. This position manages product subsystems with minimal oversight and provides measurable input to products, processes or standards in operational plans to implement both customer & internal required system operation. The Systems Engineer will work closely with the System Architect (the Project Engineer) to support all Systems Engineering tasks throughout the life cycle of the project/program.
Responsibilities
Understanding of system engineering principles and methodologies
Provide systems engineering support for technical teams in the development, verification, delivery, and operations of Systems and Subsystems
Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to capture, allocate, create traceability, and verify requirements at all levels through the lifecycle of the program
Support the integration of various subsystems and system testing to verify functionality, including contributions to test plans and procedures in coordination with the Project Engineer
Prepare and present relevant material for major technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR)
Conduct technical assessments and make recommendations
Prepare and give presentations to peers and management
Familiarity with Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) activities including performing Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), generating Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) data, and creating Reliability Block Diagrams
Provide Reliability Engineering support through analysis of field samples, vendor data, test results and statistical analysis
Provide support to Quality and Engineering functions on products moving through the factory
Contribute to technical risk management by evaluating design aspects and requirements and suggesting appropriate mitigations
Propose changes in design or formulation to improve system reliability, availability, and maintainability and promote commonality
Experience with Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) to develop and implement support plans for system availability, field support and spare parts management.
Ability to perform detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation to understand the problem and determine appropriate resolution
Lead Interface Control Document development and documentation
Knowledge of military standards and regulations
Integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of physical, functional, and program interfaces
When operating within a Department of Defense (DoD) environment, work with the development team to manage to the unique demands and regulatory requirements
Act as a liaison between functional engineering disciplines and manufacturing
Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem
Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business
Qualifications
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or equivalent with 8 years of experience with systems installation, integration and test in the defense industry
Ability to obtain DoD issued Secret Clearance
Problem-solving and lab debugging skills
Excellent verbal and written skills to interact with peers and IPT collaboration
Some travel will be required (10-20%, depending on phase of the project assigned)
This job requires the applicant to be a " U.S. Person” (or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government) to access export controlled information. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons.
Preferred qualifications:
Active DoD issued Secret Clearance
Knowledge of Control Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value (EV)
Able to create and maintain technical development schedules to support manufacturing timelines
Familiarity with VLF, HF or other RF systems
Previous experience with systems engineering tools like Cameo Requirements Modeler, SysML, DOORS, and MATLAB
Work Environment
Most work is performed in an office environment. Some work may take place in our engineering lab or test environment.
Please review our benefits here: Life at OSI
Pay may range from $107,000 to $154,000 annually
The pay range above represents annual base salary only. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as your job level, geographic location, date of hire, experience, job-related knowledge and skills, and education in conjunction with market and business considerations.
Base salary is one component of your total rewards package. You may be eligible for long-term incentives, potential discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discounted rate through the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP). OSI also offers comprehensive benefits including various options for health plans, access to 401(k) retirement plan, health savings account, disability insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, leave of absence programs and an array of voluntary benefits. In addition, paid time off is offered to be used for vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. Full-Time salaried employees are entitled to flexible time-off.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
OSI Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “OSI”) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. If any person or entity, including a recruiter or agency, submits any information, including any resume or information regarding any potential candidate, without a signed agreement in place with OSI, OSI explicitly reserves the right to use such information, and pursue and/or hire such candidates, without any financial obligation to the person, recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited information or resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are considered and deemed to be the property of OSI.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran
Know Your Rights
Poster Link:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.
Understanding of system engineering principles and methodologies
Provide systems engineering support for technical teams in the development, verification, delivery, and operations of Systems and Subsystems
Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to capture, allocate, create traceability, and verify requirements at all levels through the lifecycle of the program
Support the integration of various subsystems and system testing to verify functionality, including contributions to test plans and procedures in coordination with the Project Engineer
Prepare and present relevant material for major technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR)
Conduct technical assessments and make recommendations
Prepare and give presentations to peers and management
Familiarity with Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) activities including performing Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), generating Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) data, and creating Reliability Block Diagrams
Provide Reliability Engineering support through analysis of field samples, vendor data, test results and statistical analysis
Provide support to Quality and Engineering functions on products moving through the factory
Contribute to technical risk management by evaluating design aspects and requirements and suggesting appropriate mitigations
Propose changes in design or formulation to improve system reliability, availability, and maintainability and promote commonality
Experience with Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) to develop and implement support plans for system availability, field support and spare parts management.
Ability to perform detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation to understand the problem and determine appropriate resolution
Lead Interface Control Document development and documentation
Knowledge of military standards and regulations
Integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of physical, functional, and program interfaces
When operating within a Department of Defense (DoD) environment, work with the development team to manage to the unique demands and regulatory requirements
Act as a liaison between functional engineering disciplines and manufacturing
Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem
Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or equivalent with 8 years of experience with systems installation, integration and test in the defense industry
Ability to obtain DoD issued Secret Clearance
Problem-solving and lab debugging skills
Excellent verbal and written skills to interact with peers and IPT collaboration
Some travel will be required (10-20%, depending on phase of the project assigned)
This job requires the applicant to be a " U.S. Person” (or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government) to access export controlled information. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons.
Preferred qualifications:
Active DoD issued Secret Clearance
Knowledge of Control Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value (EV)
Able to create and maintain technical development schedules to support manufacturing timelines
Familiarity with VLF, HF or other RF systems
Previous experience with systems engineering tools like Cameo Requirements Modeler, SysML, DOORS, and MATLAB
Work Environment
Most work is performed in an office environment. Some work may take place in our engineering lab or test environment.
Please review our benefits here: Life at OSI
Pay may range from $107,000 to $154,000 annually
The pay range above represents annual base salary only. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as your job level, geographic location, date of hire, experience, job-related knowledge and skills, and education in conjunction with market and business considerations.
Base salary is one component of your total rewards package. You may be eligible for long-term incentives, potential discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discounted rate through the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP). OSI also offers comprehensive benefits including various options for health plans, access to 401(k) retirement plan, health savings account, disability insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, leave of absence programs and an array of voluntary benefits. In addition, paid time off is offered to be used for vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. Full-Time salaried employees are entitled to flexible time-off.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
OSI Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “OSI”) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. If any person or entity, including a recruiter or agency, submits any information, including any resume or information regarding any potential candidate, without a signed agreement in place with OSI, OSI explicitly reserves the right to use such information, and pursue and/or hire such candidates, without any financial obligation to the person, recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited information or resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are considered and deemed to be the property of OSI.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran
Know Your Rights
Poster Link:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.