Systems Engineer Jobs in Indianapolis, IN
Systems Engineer jobs in Indianapolis are concentrated in the tech, defense, and healthcare sectors, with hiring hubs in the Meridian-Kessler corridor, Downtown, and the Keystone at the Crossing area. Employers posting right now include V2X, Allegion, and Johnson Controls. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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We’re the Thinkers who make machines speak.
We’re the Doers who make their stories matter.
At GrayMatter, we uncover the industrial intelligence buried in clipboards, legacy systems, and human memory. We discover it, transform it, and turn it into insight.
From the drill press to the boardroom, we help you think smarter and do better—by listening to the machines you already trust.
And that’s where you come in.
GrayMatter is dedicated to creating a team of unmatched talent in industrial technology. Our organizational culture encourages opportunities to learn and collaborate. Six core values make Team GrayMatter stand above the rest: Bias to Action, Batteries Included, Unbounded Curiosity, Everybody Wins, Built to Last, Actionable Insight.
We're looking for a Control Systems Engineer to join our Building Automation Services team! This position will focus on managing specialized work efficiently, with confidence and competence. The position requires above average attention to details, concern for the exact correctness of work, and strong commitment to tasks completed on time. The person in this position will take work seriously, has a strong sense of duty, and is disciplined. The position will generally be task oriented, requiring someone with a conservative, careful, and cautious approach to work.
General Job Duties:
- Performing GrayMatter services to meet client needs, with a specific focus on Control Systems common in data center, power generation, and advanced manufacturing industries.
- Designing, developing and implementing solutions to achieve project goals.
- Lead integration and coordination between mechanical, electrical, and controls systems to ensure seamless operation across platforms.
- Lead development and execution of commissioning procedures, test scripts, and documentation validation.
- Consulting with and training end users on new applications
- Assisting in project development and planning.
- The location of the position is local, but could require up to 50% travel throughout a calendar year.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed:
- Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable field (EE, EET, ME, MET or comparable). An equivalent combination of experience and training may also be considered
- PLC Programming: Schneider Modicon, Allen-Bradley, CompactLogix, ControlLogix, Schneider Electric, and Siemens
- SCADA Systems: Ignition
- Control Systems implementation, design, installs, and troubleshooting
- Experience with industrial application programming languages
- Experience with Electrical Schematics, Power Distribution, Water/Cooling systems.
- Acute attention to detail and process, Strong ability to solve problems and research solutions and Excellent customer service attitude
- Showcase GrayMatter’s Core Values of Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork
Preferred experience:
- AutoCAD or Drafting experience
- Networking experience (Ethernet IP, Modbus, etc.)
Featured Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning day one of employment
- Employer paid short term disability and life insurance
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- Paid holidays, paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid parental leave
- Additional benefits available such as long term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, EAP, telemedicine, HSA and FSA
We’re the Thinkers who make machines speak.
We’re the Doers who make their stories matter.
At GrayMatter, we uncover the industrial intelligence buried in clipboards, legacy systems, and human memory. We discover it, transform it, and turn it into insight.
From the drill press to the boardroom, we help you think smarter and do better—by listening to the machines you already trust.
And that’s where you come in.
GrayMatter is dedicated to creating a team of unmatched talent in industrial technology. Our organizational culture encourages opportunities to learn and collaborate. Six core values make Team GrayMatter stand above the rest: Bias to Action, Batteries Included, Unbounded Curiosity, Everybody Wins, Built to Last, Actionable Insight.
We're looking for a Control Systems Engineer to join our Building Automation Services team! This position will focus on managing specialized work efficiently, with confidence and competence. The position requires above average attention to details, concern for the exact correctness of work, and strong commitment to tasks completed on time. The person in this position will take work seriously, has a strong sense of duty, and is disciplined. The position will generally be task oriented, requiring someone with a conservative, careful, and cautious approach to work.
General Job Duties:
- Performing GrayMatter services to meet client needs, with a specific focus on Control Systems common in data center, power generation, and advanced manufacturing industries.
- Designing, developing and implementing solutions to achieve project goals.
- Lead integration and coordination between mechanical, electrical, and controls systems to ensure seamless operation across platforms.
- Lead development and execution of commissioning procedures, test scripts, and documentation validation.
- Consulting with and training end users on new applications
- Assisting in project development and planning.
- The location of the position is local, but could require up to 50% travel throughout a calendar year.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed:
- Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable field (EE, EET, ME, MET or comparable). An equivalent combination of experience and training may also be considered
- PLC Programming: Schneider Modicon, Allen-Bradley, CompactLogix, ControlLogix, Schneider Electric, and Siemens
- SCADA Systems: Ignition
- Control Systems implementation, design, installs, and troubleshooting
- Experience with industrial application programming languages
- Experience with Electrical Schematics, Power Distribution, Water/Cooling systems.
- Acute attention to detail and process, Strong ability to solve problems and research solutions and Excellent customer service attitude
- Showcase GrayMatter’s Core Values of Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork
Preferred experience:
- AutoCAD or Drafting experience
- Networking experience (Ethernet IP, Modbus, etc.)
Featured Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning day one of employment
- Employer paid short term disability and life insurance
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- Paid holidays, paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid parental leave
- Additional benefits available such as long term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, EAP, telemedicine, HSA and FSA
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- V2X10
- Allegion6
- Johnson Controls6
- Carrier3
- Nutanix3
Systems Engineer Jobs in Indianapolis: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a systems engineer job in Indianapolis?
Target Indianapolis's strongest hiring sectors: defense contracting, healthcare IT, and manufacturing technology. Companies in the North Meridian and Keystone corridors as well as the Fishers and Carmel suburbs post frequently. Candidates who hold active security clearances or have experience with systems integration in regulated industries stand out. Tailoring your application to the specific domain, defense, clinical, or industrial, gives you a real edge over generalist applicants.
Which companies hire systems engineers in Indianapolis?
Indianapolis systems engineer roles are posted by V2X, Allegion, and Johnson Controls and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The local market blends large defense primes, regional health systems, and mid-size manufacturing and logistics firms, all of which run dedicated systems engineering teams.
Are there remote systems engineer jobs in Indianapolis?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the role: hands-on systems integration and lab-based work is almost always on-site, while architecture, documentation, and analytical positions run more readily as hybrid or fully remote. About 38% of systems engineer openings tied to Indianapolis are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. The remote-friendliest Indianapolis roles tend to sit within enterprise IT and software-defined systems teams rather than in defense or manufacturing environments.
How can I get a systems engineer job in Indianapolis with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Indianapolis is through junior or associate systems roles at regional defense contractors and healthcare technology firms, many of whom actively hire candidates fresh from Purdue, IUPUI, or Rose-Hulman with relevant project experience. Help desk, network technician, and IT operations roles at Indianapolis-based health systems and logistics companies often serve as stepping stones. A clearance-eligible background, even without an active clearance, opens additional doors with the city's growing defense sector.
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