M.C. Dean, Inc.
Systems Engineer 3 - San Jose, CA
M.C. Dean, Inc., San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Overview
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.
Why Join Us? Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward‑thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
Responsibilities
Consult with clients to identify their specific needs and challenges and match them with suitable product solutions.
Prepare and deliver technical presentations to potential clients, showcasing product features and benefits.
Develop customized solutions for clients by tailoring product offerings to meet their specific requirements.
Craft detailed proposals that outline the proposed solution, pricing, and implementation plan.
Maintain ongoing relationships with clients, providing post‑sale support, and addressing technical concerns.
Develop and execute market surveys, lab evaluations, proof of concepts, and pilots of various physical security technologies.
Assist with development of system requirements, functional requirements, and allocation of the same to individual hardware, software, facility, and personnel components.
Participate in interface definition, design, and changes to the configuration between affected groups and individuals throughout the life cycle.
Generate alternative system concepts, physical architectures, and design solutions.
Participate in establishing and gaining approval for requirements, designs, interfaces, test procedures, etc., that provide a common reference point for hardware and software developers.
Define the methods, processes, and evaluation criteria by which the systems, subsystems and work products are verified against their requirements in a written plan.
Develop system design solutions that satisfy the system requirements and fulfill the functional analysis.
Provide technical direction for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of specific components of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation, conducting system requirements reviews, developing concepts of operation and interface standards, developing system architectures, and performing technical/non‑technical assessment and management as well as end‑to‑end flow analysis.
Develop scenarios (threads) and an operational concept that describes the interactions between the system, the user, and the environment, satisfying operational, support, maintenance, and disposal needs.
Review and/or approve system engineering documentation to ensure that processes and specifications meet system needs and are accurate, comprehensive, and complete.
Conduct quantitative analysis in non‑functional system performance areas like reliability, maintainability, vulnerability, survivability, etc.
Establish and follow a formal procedure for coordinating system integration activities among multiple teams, ensuring complete coverage of all interfaces.
Prepare time‑line analysis diagrams illustrating the flow of time‑dependent functions.
Establish a process to formally and proactively control and manage changes to requirements, consider impacts prior to commitment to change, gain stakeholder buy‑in, eliminate ambiguity, ensure traceability to source requirements, and track and settle open actions.
Assess each risk to the program and determine probability of occurrence and quantified consequence of failure in accordance with an approved risk management plan.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
5+ years of progressive experience (or Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience).
Desired / Advantageous Qualifications
Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated time‑management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
Benefits
Competitive salary.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Paid‑time off.
Tuition reimbursement.
401(k) retirement plan.
Military reserve pay offset.
Paid maternity leave.
Abilities
Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
Ability to sit for extended periods.
Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, e.g., using a keyboard.
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words.
Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Identify and understand the speech of another person.
Strong understanding of the technology behind the products they sell, including engineering principles and industry standards.
Ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts in a simple and engaging manner to non‑technical audiences.
Confidence in delivering presentations, effectively demonstrating product features, and answering customer questions.
Identify and resolve technical challenges faced by customers.
Pay Range USD $114,480.00 - USD $171,720.00 /Yr.
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Why Join Us? Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward‑thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
Responsibilities
Consult with clients to identify their specific needs and challenges and match them with suitable product solutions.
Prepare and deliver technical presentations to potential clients, showcasing product features and benefits.
Develop customized solutions for clients by tailoring product offerings to meet their specific requirements.
Craft detailed proposals that outline the proposed solution, pricing, and implementation plan.
Maintain ongoing relationships with clients, providing post‑sale support, and addressing technical concerns.
Develop and execute market surveys, lab evaluations, proof of concepts, and pilots of various physical security technologies.
Assist with development of system requirements, functional requirements, and allocation of the same to individual hardware, software, facility, and personnel components.
Participate in interface definition, design, and changes to the configuration between affected groups and individuals throughout the life cycle.
Generate alternative system concepts, physical architectures, and design solutions.
Participate in establishing and gaining approval for requirements, designs, interfaces, test procedures, etc., that provide a common reference point for hardware and software developers.
Define the methods, processes, and evaluation criteria by which the systems, subsystems and work products are verified against their requirements in a written plan.
Develop system design solutions that satisfy the system requirements and fulfill the functional analysis.
Provide technical direction for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of specific components of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation, conducting system requirements reviews, developing concepts of operation and interface standards, developing system architectures, and performing technical/non‑technical assessment and management as well as end‑to‑end flow analysis.
Develop scenarios (threads) and an operational concept that describes the interactions between the system, the user, and the environment, satisfying operational, support, maintenance, and disposal needs.
Review and/or approve system engineering documentation to ensure that processes and specifications meet system needs and are accurate, comprehensive, and complete.
Conduct quantitative analysis in non‑functional system performance areas like reliability, maintainability, vulnerability, survivability, etc.
Establish and follow a formal procedure for coordinating system integration activities among multiple teams, ensuring complete coverage of all interfaces.
Prepare time‑line analysis diagrams illustrating the flow of time‑dependent functions.
Establish a process to formally and proactively control and manage changes to requirements, consider impacts prior to commitment to change, gain stakeholder buy‑in, eliminate ambiguity, ensure traceability to source requirements, and track and settle open actions.
Assess each risk to the program and determine probability of occurrence and quantified consequence of failure in accordance with an approved risk management plan.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
5+ years of progressive experience (or Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience).
Desired / Advantageous Qualifications
Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated time‑management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
Benefits
Competitive salary.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Paid‑time off.
Tuition reimbursement.
401(k) retirement plan.
Military reserve pay offset.
Paid maternity leave.
Abilities
Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
Ability to sit for extended periods.
Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, e.g., using a keyboard.
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words.
Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Identify and understand the speech of another person.
Strong understanding of the technology behind the products they sell, including engineering principles and industry standards.
Ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts in a simple and engaging manner to non‑technical audiences.
Confidence in delivering presentations, effectively demonstrating product features, and answering customer questions.
Identify and resolve technical challenges faced by customers.
Pay Range USD $114,480.00 - USD $171,720.00 /Yr.
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