Staff Engineer, Early Engagement at Jobgether

Team: IT

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Staff Engineer, Early Engagement in United States.

This role offers a unique opportunity to act as the senior technical authority during early-stage client engagements, guiding complex system development from concept to contract. You will collaborate directly with clients to translate business needs into robust, technically sound system architectures while shaping the approach to early engagement within the organization. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will lead cross-disciplinary teams, mentor engineers, and influence technical practices to support long-term growth. Your work will span diverse industries, involving advanced electrical, electromechanical, and embedded systems. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguous, high-impact environments, driving innovation while ensuring reliability and technical excellence.

Accountabilities:

Lead client technical engagement, serving as the primary technical authority from discovery through contract execution, ensuring projects are well-defined and risks are managed.

Architect systems for value, conducting requirements analysis, trade studies, and convergent/divergent solution exploration to deliver architectures that meet client and organizational objectives.

Drive cross-functional alignment, coordinating engineering disciplines to ensure smooth handoff from architecture to detailed design and development.

Champion organizational growth, mentoring staff, establishing processes, and fostering a culture of curiosity, continuous learning, and technical excellence.

Own the outcome of early engagements, partnering with business development to balance near-term execution with long-term strategic goals.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics; advanced degree preferred.

15+ years of engineering experience, with extensive exposure to client-facing roles, system architecture, and technical leadership.

Proven ability to analyze and solve complex problems, evaluate alternative solutions, and make critical technical judgments.

Deep knowledge of systems engineering principles, including requirements development, architecture definition, and trade-off analysis in ambiguous environments.

Strong strategic and technical communication skills, capable of engaging senior stakeholders and mentoring internal teams.

Experience with custom electronics and multidisciplinary systems, demonstrating successful delivery of complex projects.

U.S. work authorization required, including eligibility for export-controlled projects.

Willingness to work on-site in Redmond, Washington, USA (40 hours/week).

Benefits:

Compensation range: $176,090–$209,110 plus equity incentive plan.

Flexible work hours with on-site work in Redmond, WA.

100% employer-paid health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) for employees; 50% coverage for dependents.

Unlimited PTO, 11 paid company holidays, 12 paid sick days.

401(k) retirement plan with Safe Harbor 4% employer match.

Generous paid parental leave.

Relocation assistance if moving 50+ miles.

On-site amenities including catered lunches, snacks, and accessible kitchen.

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