Job Description

The Emerson Test & Measurement/National Instruments (NI) Transportation Business Unit (TBU) Customer Centric Solutions (CCS) Team is seeking to hire a Staff Systems Design Engineer (Electrical) to work on custom solution projects. The primary responsibilities of this position are to work with NI engineering teams, customers, sales personnel, partners, and contract manufacturers to define, design, document, deploy and sustain NI systems tailored to meet specific customer requirements for turnkey engineering solutions.  The ideal candidate has experience and knowledge in electrical and electronic design and configuration of systems, as well as familiarity with NI hardware and software products.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

This is a multi-functional role dealing with diverse engineering needs, including the ability to gather requirements, generate specification documents, and interface with integration partners, contract manufacturers and internal personnel to design, deploy and sustain custom solutions worldwide. This is a role within NI requiring daily interaction with customers, partners, NI Sales Teams, and Engineering Teams. The role will include: 

• Interacting with a wide variety of NI customers, NI staff, external partners and suppliers in support of designing, implementing and sustaining of custom solutions 

• Specifying and defining system configurations and electrical/electronic designs as part of turn-key systems and solution, including parts and component selection

• Defining electrical interfaces within a system and designing related custom components and cables

• Prototyping, testing, and deploying turnkey automated solutions in the Automotive industry

• Traveling as needed (possibly up to 25%) domestically and abroad in support of project objectives 

This position is intended to grow into a project technical leadership position including the following responsibilities:

• Defining and implementing project plans, managing milestones and holding reviews to ensure systems meet requirements and readiness for deployment 

• Directing support personnel, managing project technical deliverables, guiding technical decisions and driving field found issues to resolution

• Generating requirements documents, statements of work, and Bills of Materials 

• Work effectively in a diverse, multi-cultural group development environment 
• Problem-solve effectively – identify technical issues and propose reasonable solutions 
• Take initiative, and work independently
• Adapt quickly and thrive working on projects with changing needs and requirements
• Drive tasks and lead projects to successful completion 
• Learn applicable technology, systems, and products
• Strong work ethic and drive to succeed 

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Who You Are:

You introduce new ways of looking at problems.  You partner with others to get work done.  You are confident under pressure.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• B. S. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics or Electronics Engineering Technology 
• Minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience in a Hardware Systems Design, Electrical Engineering, or Test Engineering Design Role
• Understanding of electrical engineering, electronics & computer architectures  
• Familiarity with high-level programming languages (LabVIEW, TestStand, C/C++/C#)  
• Demonstrated understanding of the following concepts and principles:  
  • Appropriate selection of instrumentation and equipment to meet system requirements
  • Understanding of schematics, wiring diagrams, and signal routing
  • Measurement methodologies and sources of measurement error 
• Integration of hardware and software 
• Bill of Materials creation and review 
• Familiarity with CAD and electrical/electronic design tools 
• Only U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 22 CFR §120) may be considered.   

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Hands on use of schematic capture tools and PCB design tools 
• Knowledge in component supplier selection 
• Hands on use of NI Hardware Platforms and Instruments 
• SolidWorks Electrical with 3D plugin
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and internal Manufacturing groups

Demonstrated ability to: 

• Work effectively in a diverse, multi-cultural group development environment 
• Problem-solve effectively – identify technical issues and propose reasonable solutions 
• Take initiative, and work independently
• Adapt quickly and thrive working on projects with changing needs and requirements
• Drive tasks and lead projects to successful completion 
• Learn applicable technology, systems, and products
• Strong work ethic and drive to succeed 

Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Work Authorization:

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible.