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Viken Detection

Senior System Engineer

Burlington, MA · On-site

$105K - $155K/yr

Working with development team in establishing systems design including use cases/user stories, preliminary and detailed design, system architecture, and internal and external interfaces

Viken Detection

Senior System Engineer

Burlington, MA · On-site

$105K - $155K/yr

Working with development team in establishing systems design including use cases/user stories, preliminary and detailed design, system architecture, and internal and external interfaces

Xometry

Senior Manager, Product Design

Waltham, MA · On-site

$136K - $180K/yr

Maintain coherence across the broader design system and product ecosystem * Identify downstream implications of design choices on other teams' work Quality and Standards * Maintain a high bar for ...

Viken Detection

Senior System Engineer

Burlington, MA · On-site

$113K - $155K/yr

Working with development team in establishing systems design including use cases/user stories, preliminary and detailed design, system architecture, and internal and external interfaces

AspenTech

Sr Manager, Product Design

Bedford, MA

$154K - $192K/yr

Champion user-centered design practices and ensure consistent application of our Design System * Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team * Evangelize ...

Viken Detection

Senior System Engineer

Burlington, MA · On-site

$105K - $155K/yr

Working with development team in establishing systems design including use cases/user stories, preliminary and detailed design, system architecture, and internal and external interfaces

Apple

Baseband Hardware Design Engineer

Waltham, MA

$165K - $292K/yr

The applicant should be familiar with computer system architecture and digital design. The candidate will work proactively with other multi-functional engineering groups. Description This is an EE (a ...

Apple

Baseband Hardware Design Engineer

Waltham, MA

$116K - $203K/yr

The applicant should be familiar with computer system architecture and digital design. The candidate will work proactively with other multi-functional engineering groups. Description This is an EE (a ...

Grand Circle

Director of UX & Web Design

Boston, MA · On-site

$165 - $190/hr

Proven track record building and governing design systems and delivering complex, content‑rich web experiences * Experience in travel, eCommerce, or similarly complex digital environments * Deep ...

Grand Circle LLC

Director of UX & Web Design

Boston, MA · On-site

$165K - $190K/yr

Proven track record building and governing design systems and delivering complex, content-rich web experiences * Experience in travel, eCommerce, or similarly complex digital environments * Deep ...

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How much do design system jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for design system in Somerville, MA is $129,415.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $109,100.00 and $149,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a design system do?

A professional in a Design System role typically spends their days creating and maintaining design components, documenting usage guidelines, and collaborating closely with designers and developers to ensure consistency across products. They may facilitate design critiques, conduct audits of existing interfaces, and advocate for best practices in design and code implementation. Regular communication with product, engineering, and accessibility teams is common to address evolving needs and ensure that the system remains scalable and effective. This collaborative and detail-oriented work is essential for supporting efficient product development and delivering a unified user experience.

What is a design system?

A Design System job involves creating and maintaining a structured set of design guidelines, reusable components, and coding standards to ensure consistency across digital products. Professionals in this role collaborate with designers, developers, and product teams to build scalable UI frameworks that enhance efficiency and usability. Their responsibilities may include defining design tokens, documenting best practices, and ensuring seamless integration of the system into various projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the design system position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Design System Specialist, you should have a strong background in user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design, knowledge of component-driven development, and experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Familiarity with design tools like Figma, Adobe XD, as well as version control systems and documentation platforms is highly valuable. Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills are essential for working effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. These abilities help ensure consistency, scalability, and usability across digital products, which are critical for a cohesive brand and efficient development workflows.

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Senior System Engineer

Viken Detection

Burlington, MA • On-site

$105K - $155K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Description:

JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for focusing on the challenges of integrating complex systems. The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for working across engineering domains and with product management to support new product development and integration. This position requires the application of Systems Engineering principles to support the requirements providing analysis, integration, development, and verification of new and existing products.


JOB RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY

  • Working with internal customers, other integrators, and development of CONOPS for the use of products in the field.
  • Defining/documenting baseline requirements which may include analysis of customer/systems requirements; CONOPS development; establishing and documenting derived and decomposed requirements for different subsystems and disciplines (EE, ME, Software).
  • Enable fast prototyping of new features by owning design, modeling, and implementation.
  • Preparation of engineering integration documentation (Test Plans/Descriptions/Procedures)
  • define effective feature integration and verification plans.
  • Working with development team in establishing systems design including use cases/user stories, preliminary and detailed design, system architecture, and internal and external interfaces
  • Collaborating with developers; providing feedback and insight to development teams on requirements and testability
  • Working across functions and team boundaries in developing, documenting, and executing test plans and procedures for all phases of testing from integration to full system integration testing; defining verification and validation methods
  • Lead the Risk Management for the product.
  • Participating in and preparation of materials for technical reviews and various other technical exchange meetings
  • Recommending and developing new, innovative, and efficient process improvements to current testing processes and methodologies including use of automated testing approaches
  • Collaborates with other professionals to ensure high quality deliverables including transitioning from development to production within organization guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Requirements:
  • Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field, advanced degree is a plus.
  • 10+ years’ experience within engineering domain (8 + with advanced degree).
  • 5+ years’ experience systems integration.
  • Knowledge of compliance testing is a plus.
  • Experience with requirement specifications, verification, developing/executing test cases.
  • Strong multidiscipline troubleshooting skills to identify root cause of issues.
  • Demonstrated technical writing skills.
  • Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic/collaborative environment.
  • Strong oral and written communications skills.

Additional Information

Location: This role is based in Burlington, MA. We are seeking local candidates, as relocation assistance is not available.

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position currently