The Systems Engineering Product Specialist role at Cummins Inc. in Seattle, Washington, focuses on providing technical leadership in requirements development, system definition, and verification planning for complex electromechanical products. The position requires a strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and software systems to ensure seamless integration and product performance. The ideal candidate will thrive in challenging environments and possess the ability to manage technical risks while collaborating with various engineering disciplines. This role emphasizes the importance of structured problem-solving and effective communication across teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an appropriate STEM field is required.
• Prior Senior or Lead Engineer equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline area is required.
• Proven capability to navigate technical ambiguity and evaluate system-level impacts.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated success leading product integration activities while balancing technical requirements and project priorities.

• Define and manage system requirements that align stakeholder expectations with product performance.
• Lead cross-functional integration efforts to ensure all systems operate seamlessly together.
• Translate complex customer and technical needs into clear engineering requirements.
• Drive product development decisions by identifying technical risks and resolving requirements gaps.
• Establish robust verification and validation strategies to improve product reliability.
• Facilitate technical reviews and stakeholder alignment to accelerate decision-making.
• Strengthen product quality through structured problem solving and systems engineering best practices.
• Enhance engineering efficiency by developing organized documentation and traceability frameworks.
• Create, manage, and maintain verifiable system and subsystem requirements.
• Partner with engineering teams to develop verification and validation matrices.

• Employees at Cummins are often offered comprehensive benefits that support financial wellness (retirement savings/401(k) or pension options and profit-sharing), health and wellness (medical, dental, life insurance, FSAs), and professional growth through training and tuition reimbursement—sometimes including full education funding. Work-life perks commonly include paid vacation and holidays, parental leave and adoption assistance, flexible work arrangements, inclusion-focused programs, and paid volunteer time to give back to the community.