Project Systems Test Engineer- Cooling Systems

Job DescriptionJob Description

We are looking for a Systems Engineer that has worked on cooling systems and fans for data centers. The ideal candidate would have exposure with commercial fans and cooling systems for data centers but this is not a requirement. We also look for candidates that have automotive cooling experience.

The Project/Systems Engineer will lead the definition, execution, and validation of system-level engineering activities, ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and certification requirements. This role requires a technically versatile engineer capable of writing and managing test plans, overseeing DVP execution, and coordinating cross-functional engineering teams. The position emphasizes system-level understanding, quality assurance, and rigorous test validation to deliver safe, reliable, and compliant solutions. Initial projects will have a focus on thermal systems.

What We Expect From You
Technical Leadership

• Act as the systems engineering lead for assigned projects, ensuring technical integrity and compliance.
• Interpret and apply safety, regulatory, and certification requirements across the system lifecycle.
• Support requirements decomposition and validation to ensure complete traceability from customer needs to system-level deliverables.

Project Execution

• Lead the definition and execution of Design Verification Plans (DVPs), ensuring robust coverage of system requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate execution of validation activities, including lab and field testing.
• Track progress of DVP execution, managing risks, issues, and corrective actions.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure that all engineering deliverables meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Manage certification evidence and ensure compliance documentation is complete and auditable.
• Support hazard analysis, FMEA, and safety case development to demonstrate compliance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with design, validation, manufacturing, and supplier teams to ensure requirements are met.
• Represent systems engineering in technical reviews, audits, and program updates.
• Collaborate with quality and safety teams to ensure alignment of engineering activities with compliance needs.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and resolve issues during design validation and test execution.
• Apply structured problem-solving methods (DOE, 8D, root cause analysis) to ensure robust corrective actions.
• Promote continuous improvement in system engineering and validation processes.

Documentation & Reporting

• Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation, including requirements, DVPs, and certification evidence.
• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing system-level risks, validation status, and compliance outcomes.
• Communicate results and recommendations clearly to stakeholders and leadership.

Must-Have Skills & Capabilities
Technical Expertise

• Systems Engineering: Proven ability to manage requirements, interfaces, and validation at the system level.
• Safety & Certification: Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, standards, and certification processes.
• Test Planning: Hands-on experience writing and executing test plans and procedures.
• DVP Execution: Skilled in planning, managing, and tracking DVP activities.
• Problem Solving: Proficiency in structured problem-solving methods (e.g., DOE, 8D, root cause analysis).

Project Leadership

• Validation Coordination: Experience leading cross-functional validation activities and managing test schedules.
• Risk & Issue Management: Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks proactively.
• Compliance Oversight: Competence in ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Communication & Collaboration

• Clear communicator with ability to translate technical and regulatory requirements into actionable plans.
• Strong collaborator, aligning engineering, quality, and certification stakeholders.
• Customer-oriented, ensuring deliverables meet safety, quality, and compliance expectations.

Skills & Capabilities

• Experience with thermal system safety and certification processes
• Familiarity with requirements management and systems engineering tools.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance audits and safety case development.
• Background in prototype and production test execution.
• Exposure to Agile or Lean systems engineering practices.

Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in systems, mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering; Master's degree .
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in systems engineering, safety, or validation roles.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing DVPs.
• Proven track record managing safety and certification deliverables in regulated industries.

Company DescriptionLER TechForce, previously LHP Engineering Resources, was founded in 2001 and has boasted year-over-year growth ever since.

From inception to today, LER TechForce has grown to over 350 engineers on staff or at customer locations. From the beginning, our focus has been rooted in our employees’ success, and that remains true today.

LER TechForce is backed by the engineering and consulting power of LHP Engineering Solutions, the global leader in functional safety consulting and implementation.

LER TechForce is a proud member of the Women's Business Enterprise. Certified in 2020, LER TechForce is controlled, operated, and managed by a team of 3 women.Company DescriptionLER TechForce, previously LHP Engineering Resources, was founded in 2001 and has boasted year-over-year growth ever since. \r\n\r\nFrom inception to today, LER TechForce has grown to over 350 engineers on staff or at customer locations. From the beginning, our focus has been rooted in our employees’ success, and that remains true today. \r\n\r\nLER TechForce is backed by the engineering and consulting power of LHP Engineering Solutions, the global leader in functional safety consulting and implementation.\r\n\r\nLER TechForce is a proud member of the Women's Business Enterprise. Certified in 2020, LER TechForce is controlled, operated, and managed by a team of 3 women.