Systems Design Engineer

We are hiring a Systems Design Engineer for a full-time opportunity based in Abbotsford, BC. This role is ideal for an intermediate to senior-level engineer with strong experience in product design, system integration, and multidisciplinary engineering. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, analyzing, implementing, integrating, and verifying complex systems involving mechanical, electronic, firmware, and software components. This role requires someone who can look at the full product as a complete system and ensure all parts work together effectively. Key Responsibilities Gather and analyze system requirements from stakeholders and customers. Translate requirements into technical specifications, system designs, and subsystem solutions. Assess components and technologies for feasibility, performance, risk, reliability, scalability, and readiness. Create and maintain system specifications, interface documentation, and technical design documents. Support implementation, integration, troubleshooting, and verification of systems and subsystems. Design and execute tests to validate system functionality and performance. Ensure requirements, design, testing, and validation activities are properly documented and traceable. Work closely with mechanical, electronics, firmware, software, V&V, and project management teams. Identify technical risks and recommend mitigation strategies. Prepare technical documentation, including requirements, design analysis, FMEAs, and technical reports. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field. 10+ years of relevant product design or product development experience. Strong multidisciplinary engineering experience across mechanical, electronic, firmware, and/or software systems. Proven ability to approach product design from a system-level perspective. Experience with requirements, system integration, verification, validation, documentation, and traceability. P.Eng. certification preferred, or eligibility and motivation to obtain P.Eng. registration. Firmware development experience is considered an asset. Leadership or mentorship experience is considered an asset. Ideal Background Candidates from industrial equipment, machinery manufacturing, electromechanical products, automation, power tools, aerospace, automotive, energy, mining, oil and gas, or hardware product development environments would be a strong fit. What’s Offered Competitive compensation Comprehensive health and dental benefits Employee assistance program RSP program Profit-sharing bonus opportunities Flexible hours Collaborative and innovative work environment Opportunity to work on high-quality products used across global industries Location: Abbotsford, BC Job Type: Full-time Acara Solutions is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for applicants and employees. We are committed to filling open positions using balanced selection criteria to avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status protected or required by law. Acara Solutions welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.

The Systems Design Engineer will gather and analyze system requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and support the implementation and verification of complex systems. They will work closely with various teams to ensure all components function effectively together.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field and over 10 years of relevant experience in product design or development. Strong multidisciplinary engineering experience and the ability to approach product design from a system-level perspective are essential.

• Competitive Compensation • Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits • Employee Assistance Program • RSP Program • Profit-Sharing Bonus Opportunities • Flexible Hours • Collaborative and Innovative Work Environment • Opportunity to Work on High-Quality Products Used Across Global Industries

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• Product Design
• System Integration
• Multidisciplinary Engineering
• Requirements Analysis
• Technical Specifications
• System Design
• Subsystem Solutions
• Feasibility Assessment
• Performance Assessment
• Risk Assessment
• Reliability Assessment
• Scalability Assessment
• Technical Documentation
• Mentorship
• Firmware Development
• Verification and Validation

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Aug 14, 2026