Systems Engineering Expert Solution Architect

Position Overview We are seeking a Systems Engineering Solution Architect to lead the development and deployment of systems engineering frameworks, methods, and tools across complex, multi-domain product development programs. This role will play a critical part in strengthening systems engineering capabilities across mechanical, electrical/electronic, and software domains, enabling improved product architecture, requirements traceability, and verification and validation processes. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong collaboration and influence skills to drive adoption of best practices across engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Requirements Engineering Define, develop, and deploy requirements engineering practices, including requirements definition, decomposition, parametrization, traceability, and lifecycle management. Establish robust traceability between requirements, system architecture, and verification/validation activities. System Architecture Development Develop and guide system architectures for complex, multi-domain products (mechanical, electrical/electronics, controls/software). Support platform-based product development across power tools, hand tools, and outdoor equipment. Use Case & System Definition Lead the development of product use cases and operational scenarios to capture user needs and translate them into system-level requirements. Verification & Validation (V&V) Define and standardize test strategies, including test plans and test case templates. Ensure alignment between requirements, architecture, and validation activities. Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Apply MBSE principles and methodologies to develop system models and engineering artifacts using selected toolsets. Support the integration of MBSE practices into product development workflows. Capability Development & Training Develop systems engineering training materials and conduct training sessions across engineering and product teams. Mentor and coach engineers, product managers, and cross-functional teams on systems engineering methods and best practices. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with product management, engineering, program management, and manufacturing teams to embed systems engineering into program execution. Facilitate alignment across disciplines to improve decision-making and reduce late-stage issues. Metrics & Reporting Define and implement systems engineering metrics to track adoption, effectiveness, and impact. Communicate insights and progress to leadership and key stakeholders. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology. 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, including: Requirements engineering and management System architecture development Verification and validation planning and execution End-to-end traceability across the product lifecycle Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts, methods, and tools. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline. Experience in the design and development of industrial products such as power tools, outdoor equipment, or similar electromechanical systems. Understanding of systems safety and reliability engineering principles. Experience with atleast one systems engineering toolsets such as: Jama Connect Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE platform DOORS NG / Rhapsody Familiarity with model-in-the-loop (MiL), software-in-the-loop (SiL), and hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) validation approaches. We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too. Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights. Who We Are We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company. Global Benefits & Perks You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary plus receive entitlements and benefits unique to your country of hire. What You’ll Also Get Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths. Learning & Development: Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities). Diverse & Inclusive Culture: We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too. Purpose-Driven Company: You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.