FORT Robotics

Sr.SystemsEngineer

$145–205k ~AI est. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Sr. Systems Engineer at FORT Robotics. Skills: Requirements definition, System requirements, Hardware-software integration. Define system-level requirements. Manage system-level requirements”

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Working knowledge of communication protocols, Familiarity with embedded systems, Familiarity with hardware-software integration, Experience conducting trade studies, Documenting technical decisions

Nice to Have

Knowledge of functional safety standards, Knowledge of system safety, Experience supporting safety certifications, Experience supporting compliance efforts

What You'll Do.

Define system-level requirements

Manage system-level requirements

Drive requirements definition

Collaborate cross-functionally

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional conversations; Small team ownership

Communication Scope

Translate technical complexity; Clear requirement statements

Full Job Description

In today's dynamic worksites, seamless collaboration between people and machines is essential. FORT's platform ensures safe, secure, and dynamic control that surpasses legacy systems and next-generation AI capabilities. While autonomous machines offer significant advantages, they also introduce new safety challenges. FORT addresses these concerns by providing solutions such as the Wireless E-Stop, which allows operators to instantly stop any machine from a safe distance, enhancing safety during emergencies. Additionally, FORT's Safe Remote Control enables operators to manage heavy machinery remotely, reducing the risk of accidents and improving visibility. By ensuring communications integrity across any network, FORT empowers customers to protect their most valuable assets—people, data, and machines—ensuring they remain safe and secure. As a Systems Engineer, you will join a small, focused team responsible for defining and managing system-level requirements across hardware, firmware, and cloud software for FORT's Pro Series platform. The processes are established — your focus will be execution: driving rigorous requirements definition, ensuring traceability, and collaborating cross-functionally to make sure every feature is fully specified from happy path to edge cases before development begins. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, iterative environment and takes pride in producing requirements that support development strong understanding of traceability best practices. Working knowledge of communication protocols, including IP networking and radio communications (ISM, BLE, Wi-Fi, or similar). Familiarity with embedded systems and hardware-software integration. Experience conducting trade studies and documenting technical decisions. Preferred: knowledge of functional safety standards (IEC 61508, ISO 13849, or similar) and/or system safety (MIL-STD-882 or similar); experience supporting safety certifications or compliance efforts is a pl

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