Systems Engineer

Mt. Joy, IA or New Holland, PA - Full Time

Productive Resources (www.productiveresources.com) is seeking a candidate to be part of our engineering team at our customer's facility in Mt. Joy, IA or New Holland, PA. As a member of our team, the selected candidate will be a Systems Engineer with 3+ years of experience supporting complex engineering projects, ideally in embedded systems or related industries. The successful candidate will help define system requirements, develop architectures, coordinate cross-disciplinary integration, and validate system performance to meet client needs. This is a hands-on role requiring collaboration across software, hardware, and product teams to deliver robust, high-quality systems.

Duties:

• Elicit, analyze, and manage system requirements from stakeholders to ensure clarity and completeness.
• Develop and maintain system architectures and design documentation.
• Support integration and testing activities to verify system functionality and performance.
• Coordinate across engineering disciplines (software, hardware, firmware, QA) to align on design and development efforts.
• Perform risk analysis and contribute to mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist in creating test plans and procedures for system validation.
• Participate in design reviews, providing systems-level insight and feedback.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for system-level issues.
• Maintain traceability between requirements, design, implementation, and testing.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in systems engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar field.
• Experience working with embedded systems or complex technical products.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with requirements management tools and best practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools such as SysML, DOORS, or similar.
• Knowledge of embedded software and hardware development processes.
• Familiarity with verification & validation methodologies.
• Understanding of industry standards and regulations applicable to embedded or safety-critical systems.
• Experience participating in cross-functional Agile teams.

As a condition of employment consideration, Productive Resources conducts pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test. In addition, an employment candidate is required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States.

Why work for Productive Resources?

Productive Resources is a full-service engineering firm with over two decades of experience serving leading global clients. Our expertise is project-based product development and manufacturing engineering support. Our primary focus industries are off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, defense, mining, recreational, industrial, and specialty machines.

We lead with our reputation for quality, teamwork, and innovative solutions. We invest in our people, providing resources and opportunities for ongoing development. Our workplace fosters innovation, prioritizes the well-being of our team, and encourages creativity. Our diverse experience and client base will challenge your technical skills and provide greater opportunities for growth.

We Offer Competitive Benefits:

• Group Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance available
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance available
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Programs available
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Care Support Program complimentary health advocacy program provides 24/7 assistance.
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Caregiver Support Programs
• Financial Wellbeing Support
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Training and Development

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly