Product Design Engineer

We are looking for a Product Design Engineer who will be responsible for leading research and development of new products, leading to improvements in existing products and overall Systems solutions. This role will play a critical role developing Wave Relay Product solutions with our DOD customers. The Product Design Engineer will identify customer needs through face-to-face interaction and play a critical role in developing the product solution. The Product Design Engineer will operate out of our New York City headquarters and manage projects involving a variety of functions with both on-site and remote teams. Position ResponsibilitiesManaging, deriving, and capturingProduct/Program requirements including mechanical and electrical interface design specifications, component requirements, and functional block diagramsSupporting software and hardware testingSupporting and facilitating engineering projects including new product/solution development, product changes, and customer integrationLeading small engineering projects including new product/solution development, product changes, and customer integrationSupporting the change management process to ensure all required actions have been completed and that communication to key stakeholders is maintainedEnsuring quality documentation is updated/created as required, including technical manualsProviding support and delivering solutions for rapid development projectsModifying and updating requirements documentsCoordinating preparation of design drawings including updatesSupporting and facilitating project schedulingMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science or related fieldAt least 3 years of experience in hardware designProduct Development experience Experience with complex systems development, evaluation and requirements captureExperience with electrical and mechanical interface requirementsExperience in risk analysis and progress reportingMust be willing to travel up to 10% of the timeMust have a United States security clearance or the ability to obtain a United States security clearancePreferred Qualifications5+ years of systems engineering and networking experienceExperience in RF engineeringExperience with Embedded LinuxKnowledge of audio/video encoder/decoders and interfacesExperience in electromagnetic capability (EMC) testing and designKnowledge of military certification/qualification testingExperience with enclosure/packaging design for hardwareThe base pay for this role can vary from $137,000 to $171,000 a year based on individual qualifications. Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonus. Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off (sick time and vacation time); flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and pet discounts.Headquartered in New York City since 2007, Persistent Systems, LLC is a global communications technology company which develops, manufactures,and integrates a patented and secure Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) system: Wave Relay®. The company’s industry leading R&D team has designed wireless networking protocols to support their cutting-edge Wave Relay® system and technology. Wave Relay® is capable of running data, video, voice and other applications under the most difficult and unpredictable conditions. Their suite of products is field proven and utilized in Commercial, Military, Government, Industrial, Agriculture, Robotics, and Unmanned System markets.

Created: 2025-09-06