Senior Staff Engineer, Systems

Woodward, Inc.

. Derive system requirements from super-system analysis and establish acceptance criteria .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeNiepolomice • PolandSenior💰 PLN 23,000 - PLN 35,000 per monthWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering, including requirement analysis, validation planning, and risk management. Proficient in leading technical teams and utilizing engineering quality systems to ensure project success.

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Systems EngineeringRequirement AnalysisValidation PlanningRisk ManagementLeadership

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Hard Skills

System RequirementsEngineering JudgmentQuantitative AnalysisDesign ToolsDFSS MethodologiesEngineering Quality SystemsAnalytical ToolsProblem SolvingTesting ExperienceSoftware Development Lifecycle

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationProblem SolvingAttention to DetailCoaching and MentoringAdaptability

Industry Keywords

PLCConfiguration ManagementManufacturing ExperienceRisk IdentificationStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Derive system requirements from super-system analysis and establish acceptance criteria
Resolve and negotiate requirement conflicts to establish complete and consistent system requirements
Identify uncertainty and risk when determining requirements
Assess impacts of requirement changes on solutions and programs
Manage the technical development process across the enterprise
Review system requirements and confirm their origin, need and reasonableness
Identify and resolve conflicts between requirements and system elements
Plan system validation and approve validation requirements and test plans
Execute validation plans with the team and resolve validation testing issues
Review and approve validation test reports for internal and external use
Define system architectures that meet system requirements and business objectives
Conduct system modeling and simulation, engineering mathematical and quantitative analysis, and architecture trade studies
Plan technical system risks and mitigation actions
Participate in enterprise risk identification and mitigation planning
Coordinate with the PMO on project plans throughout PLC phases
Perform systems engineering work with stakeholders across the enterprise, supply base and customers
Lead system and subsystem technical scope with engineers, designers and technicians
Support relocation of a production line from Canada to Woodward’s Niepolomice headquarters
Conduct on-site product system engineering investigation to secure knowledge transfer

Requirements

What you’ll need

Provides leadership of system and subsystem technical scope and takes a lead role with engineers, designers and technicians
Skilled at understanding system requirements and negotiating changes or tradeoffs at systems, subsystems and components level
Excellent problem solving/troubleshooting skills for systems, subsystems and components
Able to interface effectively with multiple disciplines, customers and suppliers
Able to evaluate the big picture while maintaining attention to detail
Open minded to rational risk taking
Able to learn quickly and adapt
Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills
Metrics organization and processing for management presentations
Excellent planning of own and team workload against priorities and targets
Uses sound engineering judgment and best available data for decisions
High integrity in evaluating systems, risks and enterprise impacts
Coaches and mentors team members
Skilled in design tools and DFSS tools and methodologies
Solid knowledge of engineering quality systems, including PLC, engineering change and configuration management
Effective use of required analytical tools
Fluency in both Polish and English
Target oriented with strong ownership and accountability
Readiness for travel to Canada, approximately 20–25% of work time in 2026 and 2027
Nice to have: manufacturing experience, including end-of-line testers and production cooperation
Nice to have: testing experience, including test scenario and test case creation
Nice to have: software development experience, programming basics and software development lifecycle knowledge

Benefits

Comp & perks

Advancement opportunities in international team
Private health insurance
Life & accidental insurance
Multisport package
Meal Vouchers
Company performance bonus program
Work-life balance
Semi-flexible working time
PPK: Woodward offers payment to your PPK account up to 4% of your compensation depending on seniority
Hybrid work model
Relocation & Educational support