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ABOUT THE ROLE
As an Automation and Systems Engineer, you will be instrumental in architecting and refining the electrical control frameworks that power our industrial processes. By leveraging your expertise in PLC programming and circuit design, you will drive operational excellence and ensure our systems operate at peak efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Design and deploy robust electrical control architectures to support complex industrial applications.
- Create and manage comprehensive technical documentation, including detailed schematics and functional specifications.
- Diagnose and resolve intricate electrical and control system malfunctions to minimize downtime.
- Partner with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-impact engineering projects on schedule.
- Execute rigorous validation and testing protocols to guarantee system reliability and performance.
- Research emerging technologies to integrate innovative solutions that improve overall system throughput.
- Deliver expert technical guidance and training to internal staff to foster knowledge sharing.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
- Demonstrated proficiency in industrial automation, specifically with PLC programming and electrical design.
- Solid grasp of electrical schematics, control logic, and modern instrumentation.
- Strong analytical mindset with a focus on precision and root-cause problem solving.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Prior experience within a high-volume manufacturing or production environment.
- Deep familiarity with industry-specific safety standards and regulatory compliance.
- Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As an Automation and Systems Engineer, you will be instrumental in architecting and refining the electrical control frameworks that power our industrial processes. By leveraging your expertise in PLC programming and circuit design, you will drive operational excellence and ensure our systems operate at peak efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Design and deploy robust electrical control architectures to support complex industrial applications.
- Create and manage comprehensive technical documentation, including detailed schematics and functional specifications.
- Diagnose and resolve intricate electrical and control system malfunctions to minimize downtime.
- Partner with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-impact engineering projects on schedule.
- Execute rigorous validation and testing protocols to guarantee system reliability and performance.
- Research emerging technologies to integrate innovative solutions that improve overall system throughput.
- Deliver expert technical guidance and training to internal staff to foster knowledge sharing.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
- Demonstrated proficiency in industrial automation, specifically with PLC programming and electrical design.
- Solid grasp of electrical schematics, control logic, and modern instrumentation.
- Strong analytical mindset with a focus on precision and root-cause problem solving.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Prior experience within a high-volume manufacturing or production environment.
- Deep familiarity with industry-specific safety standards and regulatory compliance.
- Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Apple456
- Amazon404
- NVIDIA236
- Ryder System161
- Generac Power Systems129
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software3,068
- Electronics & Hardware1,374
- Consulting & Professional Services1,111
- Manufacturing908
- Automotive381
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in systems engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field
- Experience with systems engineering lifecycle processes including requirements definition and verification
- Proficiency with modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, or SysML
- Familiarity with configuration management and documentation tools like JIRA or DOORS
- Active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one, particularly for defense and government roles
- Experience with integration, testing, and validation across hardware and software subsystems
Tips for Your Systems Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the domain
Systems engineering covers embedded hardware, cloud infrastructure, and defense platforms. Hiring managers scan for domain match fast, so lead with the specific environment you know, whether that is RTOS development, large-scale distributed systems, or mil-spec integration work.
List your systems modeling tools explicitly
Tools like MATLAB, Simulink, SysML, and DOORS are often hard requirements, not nice-to-haves. Name them in your skills section using the exact acronyms from the job posting, because many applicant tracking systems filter on exact-match strings before a human reads your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists systems engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare to walk through a system design decision
Most systems engineer interviews include a whiteboard or verbal scenario where you trace a design choice through requirements, architecture, integration, and verification. Practice narrating trade-off decisions out loud, because interviewers are evaluating your reasoning process, not just the answer you land on.
Highlight cross-functional coordination experience
Systems engineers sit between software, hardware, and program management teams. Job descriptions routinely ask for this in abstract terms, so point to specific examples: a requirements review you led, an interface control document you owned, or a system-level test you coordinated across two disciplines.
Follow up with a technical detail after interviews
A follow-up note that references a specific technical point from your interview, such as a constraint you discussed or an alternative approach you thought of afterward, stands out in a field where candidates often send identical thank-you emails. Keep it to two or three sentences.
Systems Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most systems engineers?
The companies hiring the most systems engineers right now include Apple, Amazon, and NVIDIA, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Defense contractors, cloud platform providers, and telecommunications companies tend to post the highest volume of systems engineer roles consistently.
How many systems engineer jobs are remote?
About 20% of systems engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with availability varying significantly by specialization. Cloud infrastructure, reliability engineering, and enterprise IT systems roles are most likely to be remote, while embedded systems, hardware integration, and defense-cleared positions almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become a systems engineer?
Most systems engineers start with a bachelor's degree in systems, electrical, mechanical, or software engineering, then build domain experience through internships or entry-level roles in integration, testing, or requirements analysis. Earning a certification such as the INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional helps validate your knowledge of the full engineering lifecycle and strengthens your candidacy for more senior roles.
How do you get hired as a systems engineer with little experience?
Entry-level systems engineer roles often accept candidates with internship experience in any engineering discipline if you can demonstrate familiarity with requirements documentation, interface control, or verification testing. Highlighting capstone projects, lab work, or any cross-disciplinary engineering coursework helps bridge the gap, and targeting companies with formal rotational or new-grad engineering programs gives you the most realistic path in.
What does the systems engineer interview process look like?
A typical systems engineer interview runs three to four stages: an initial screening call focused on your background and domain fit, a technical interview covering systems design, requirements trade-offs, and tool proficiency, and a panel or loop interview with engineers and a program manager. Some employers add a take-home exercise asking you to analyze a system architecture or draft a set of requirements from a scenario.
Where can I find and apply to systems engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to systems engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your domain, seniority level, and location preference, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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