Software Systems Engineer Jobs in Utah
Software Systems Engineer jobs in Utah are open across Salt Lake City, West Jordan, and South Jordan and other Utah metros, with employers like Quality Electrical Systems, Cricut, and Zions Bancorporation hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
The Systems Engineer for the Mechatronic group serves as a technical specialist; provides expertise to support the development of new product ideas, concepts and product improvements; ensures the designs are consistent with the organization objectives; and acts as the interface between Product Management, Solution/System Architects, Mechanical, Electrical and Software Developers for transforming the defined stakeholder requirements into a set of system/subsystem requirements that will guide the design of the solution.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to gather and track goals and KPIs.
- Translate product goals into comprehensive system and subsystem requirements.
- Generate and maintain interface control documents for subsystem and vehicle interactions.
- Specify functional and non-functional requirements in detailed subsystem specification documents.
- Support analyzing impact when there are changes to stakeholder requirements.
- Assist Safety Engineers in analyzing systems/subsystems to mitigate risk exposure.
- Ensure safety goals, requirements, and methodologies are integrated into product designs.
- Evaluate new requests and provide accurate estimates for new features and functions.
- Participate in conceptual design and documentation processes.
- Lead design reviews to ensure traceability and compliance.
- Review and approve test plans and procedures for alignment with requirements.
- Contribute to business development through proposal inputs and customer meetings.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 4–7 years of direct experience in requirements elicitation and generation.
- Proven track record in product development lifecycle for complex systems/subsystems.
- Experience in autonomous systems, robotics, or related fields highly desirable.
- Proficient in Agile or Scrum methodologies.
- Strong understanding of design principles, hardware development, and requirement management tools.
- Excellent problem-solving and leadership skills; strong communication abilities.
- Experience with requirement management tools such as IBM Doors, Jama Connect, Polarion, or other requirement management software.
- Experience with safety analysis such as HARAs, STPAs, FMEAs, and others.
- INCOSE SEP certification or CPRE certification preferred.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
- Ability to effectively complete job responsibilities on computer monitors.
- Ability to effectively communicate and exchange information in person, via phone, and through other electronic means.
- Able to traverse an office environment.
COMPENSATION:
- The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $39.30/hour - $61.40/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
LOCATION:
Mendon, UT, United States (On-site)
Contract (1 year 3 days)
Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.
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Where Utah roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Software Systems Engineer Job Market in Utah
A snapshot from current Utah openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Quality Electrical Systems6

- Cricut3

- Zions Bancorporation2

- Atlassian1

- BAE Systems USA1

Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate6
- Technology & Software5
- Manufacturing4
- Banking & Financial Services2
- Medical Devices2
What Utah Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in software systems engineer jobs across Utah.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Proficiency in C, C++, or Python for systems-level development
- Experience designing or integrating real-time or embedded systems
- Familiarity with Linux internals, networking protocols, or hardware interfaces
- Ability to obtain or hold a security clearance, depending on the sector
- Experience with systems modeling tools, test frameworks, or CI/CD pipelines for systems code
Software Systems Engineer Jobs in Utah: Frequently Asked Questions
How many software systems engineer jobs are there in Utah?
There are 29+ software systems engineer openings in Utah on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Salt Lake City, West Jordan, and South Jordan. New positions post regularly as employers across Utah hire.
How much do software systems engineers make in Utah?
Software systems engineers in Utah earn a median of about $128,810 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,810 for the lowest 10% to over $177,970 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Utah cities have the most software systems engineer jobs?
Salt Lake City, West Jordan, and South Jordan have the most software systems engineer openings in Utah right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire software systems engineers in Utah?
Employers hiring software systems engineers in Utah include Quality Electrical Systems, Cricut, and Zions Bancorporation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote software systems engineer jobs in Utah?
Yes. About 14% of software systems engineer openings tied to Utah are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Utah metros.
How do I apply for software systems engineer jobs in Utah?
You can apply to software systems engineer jobs in Utah directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Utah location, then apply to each one that fits.
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