Systems Engineer Jobs in New Jersey
Systems Engineer jobs in New Jersey are consistently in demand, with a dense concentration of openings across defense contracting, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, and financial technology at every level from entry-level associate to principal engineer. The busiest hiring markets are Newark, Parsippany, and Cherry Hill, where established employers like Lockheed Martin, Verizon, and Johnson and Johnson have long-standing engineering operations. The most sought-after specialties in New Jersey right now are embedded systems, network infrastructure, and model-based systems engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Senior Engineer, IT - GxP Infrastructure & Systems
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Rocket Pharma
Senior Engineer, IT - GxP Infrastructure & Systems
Cranbury, New Jersey
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Systems Engineer Specialist II- Contractor
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Innovaccer
Systems Engineer Specialist II- Contractor
Jersey City, New Jersey
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Research Engineer - Optimization and Dynamical Systems
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CACI International
Research Engineer - Optimization and Dynamical Systems
Florham Park, New Jersey
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Staff Application Security Engineer – AI & Agentic Systems
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CVS Health
Staff Application Security Engineer – AI & Agentic Systems
Trenton, New Jersey
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Electronic Warfare Sr. Specialist, Systems Engineer 1
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L3Harris
Electronic Warfare Sr. Specialist, Systems Engineer 1
Clifton, New Jersey
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Senior Engineer, IT - GxP Infrastructure & Systems
Rocket Pharma·Cranbury, New Jersey
Job functions:
$100k - $150k/yr
On-Site
ITIL Certification
51-200 employees
Job Description
Overview:
Rocket Pharma is a fully integrated, late-stage biotechnology company advancing gene therapies with curative potential for patients with rare and life-threatening diseases. We are a team of creative, compassionate, and driven individuals united by a profound mission of seeking gene therapy cures. Rocket places tremendous value on our people and fosters a collaborative environment where bold ideas thrive and every team member makes a meaningful impact. Our core values guide everything we do: we trust one another, show generosity toward patients, embrace curiosity, and strive to elevate science. Team members receive a competitive total rewards package, including equity participation, 401(k) matching, and excellent health benefits.
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for administering servers, virtualization platforms, storage, networking, cloud services, identity management, cybersecurity platforms, backup infrastructure, and enterprise systems while ensuring all infrastructure supporting regulated environments remains secure, highly available, and compliant with GxP requirements.
Working closely with QA, CSV, Security, Technical Support, and Business System Owners, this individual will participate in infrastructure projects, lifecycle management, change control, system upgrades, preventative maintenance, disaster recovery, and operational support while helping drive infrastructure modernization and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
At Rocket, our compensation philosophy and ranges are built upon data and insights collected from validated world-class providers. We are committed to compensating employees equitably based on several factors, including responsibilities and level of the position, depth and types of the employee’s experience, location of the position and availability of similar talent in a competitive market.
For U.S.-based candidates, this is an at-will position, and Rocket reserves the right to adjust the range at hire or during the year due to market shifts.
In addition to base salary, Rocket offers a competitive total rewards package that may include bonuses (short-term incentives), medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) with company match and generous vesting, paid vacation and holidays, global shutdown days between Christmas and New Year’s, and a variety of wellness resources and employee support programs. Also, certain positions are eligible for added forms of compensation, such equity awards (long-term incentives).
EEO Statement:
Create a future where DNA is no longer destiny. Join Rocket Pharma.
Rocket Pharma is a fully integrated, late-stage biotechnology company advancing gene therapies with curative potential for patients with rare and life-threatening diseases. We are a team of creative, compassionate, and driven individuals united by a profound mission of seeking gene therapy cures. Rocket places tremendous value on our people and fosters a collaborative environment where bold ideas thrive and every team member makes a meaningful impact. Our core values guide everything we do: we trust one another, show generosity toward patients, embrace curiosity, and strive to elevate science. Team members receive a competitive total rewards package, including equity participation, 401(k) matching, and excellent health benefits.
Rocket Pharmaceuticals is seeking a motivated Senior Engineer, IT - GxP Infrastructure & Systems to support and maintain the enterprise infrastructure that powers our research, manufacturing, quality, clinical, and corporate systems.
This position is responsible for administering servers, virtualization platforms, storage, networking, cloud services, identity management, cybersecurity platforms, backup infrastructure, and enterprise systems while ensuring all infrastructure supporting regulated environments remains secure, highly available, and compliant with GxP requirements.
Working closely with QA, CSV, Security, Technical Support, and Business System Owners, this individual will participate in infrastructure projects, lifecycle management, change control, system upgrades, preventative maintenance, disaster recovery, and operational support while helping drive infrastructure modernization and continuous improvement.
- Administer and maintain infrastructure supporting GxP and enterprise business systems.
- Manage VMware vSphere environments, including VMware vCenter, ESXi 8 hosts, virtual machines, templates, snapshots, resource allocation, and lifecycle management.
- Administer Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and enterprise identity services.
- Support Okta Identity and Access Management, including directory synchronization, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), lifecycle management, and authentication troubleshooting.
- Administer Druva backup and disaster recovery solutions, including backup monitoring, replication, restore testing, and disaster recovery validation.
- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco Nexus switching infrastructure, Cisco Meraki switches, wireless infrastructure, security appliances, and cloud-managed networking.
- Deploy operating system, application, and GxP system patches and other enterprise management tools, ensuring updates are completed in accordance with approved change management, validation, and cybersecurity procedures.
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on servers, virtualization platforms, storage systems, networking equipment, backup systems, and supporting infrastructure to maximize system availability and reliability.
- Monitor enterprise infrastructure health, capacity, availability, and performance using monitoring and alerting platforms while proactively identifying and resolving issues.
- Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues involving virtualization, storage, networking, authentication, cloud services, enterprise applications, and supporting systems.
- Participate in change management activities by implementing infrastructure changes in accordance with GxP, validation, cybersecurity, and quality procedures.
- Create and maintain infrastructure documentation, architecture diagrams, SOPs, work instructions, disaster recovery documentation, and technical standards.
- Participate in scheduled maintenance windows and rotating on-call support for critical infrastructure services.
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent education and experience will be considered.
- 4-6 years of experience administering and supporting enterprise infrastructure, preferably within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other GxP-regulated environment.
- Industry certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Okta Certified Administrator, Cisco CCNA, Fortinet Certified Associate (FCA), CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, or ITIL Foundation are considered a plus.
- Experience supporting Microsoft Windows Server, VMware vSphere (vCenter and ESXi), Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and enterprise identity management platforms including Okta.
- Experience administering enterprise servers, storage, backup, and endpoint management solutions, including Lenovo ThinkSystem servers, Lenovo/NetApp storage, Druva, NinjaOne, Microsoft Intune, or comparable technologies.
- Experience supporting enterprise networking and security technologies, including Cisco Nexus, Cisco Meraki, Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, VPNs, TCP/IP, routing, switching, wireless networking, and CrowdStrike Falcon endpoint security.
- Experience deploying operating systems, infrastructure, and GxP system patches, performing preventative maintenance, infrastructure lifecycle management, disaster recovery testing, and technology refresh activities.
- Experience using ServiceNow or a similar IT Service Management (ITSM) platform, with knowledge of infrastructure change management and operational support processes.
- Working knowledge of PowerShell or other scripting languages, infrastructure automation, cGMP, GxP, Computer System Validation (CSV), data integrity principles, and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.
- Experience supporting validated infrastructure within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated environment, with a strong understanding of GxP compliance, Computer System Validation (CSV), data integrity, and audit readiness.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work outside of standard business hours on an occasional basis to support GxP activities, system implementations, upgrades, maintenance activities, audits, inspections, and critical issue resolution.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull equipment and materials weighing up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all safety, security, and GxP requirements while working in regulated environments
- Ability to work in both office and regulated laboratory, manufacturing, and data center environments.
The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 to $133,000.
At Rocket, our compensation philosophy and ranges are built upon data and insights collected from validated world-class providers. We are committed to compensating employees equitably based on several factors, including responsibilities and level of the position, depth and types of the employee’s experience, location of the position and availability of similar talent in a competitive market.
For U.S.-based candidates, this is an at-will position, and Rocket reserves the right to adjust the range at hire or during the year due to market shifts.
In addition to base salary, Rocket offers a competitive total rewards package that may include bonuses (short-term incentives), medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) with company match and generous vesting, paid vacation and holidays, global shutdown days between Christmas and New Year’s, and a variety of wellness resources and employee support programs. Also, certain positions are eligible for added forms of compensation, such equity awards (long-term incentives).
A diverse workforce fosters innovation and strengthens Rocket’s business. We ensure equal opportunity without discrimination or harassment in the workplace on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, citizenship, status as a protected veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Rocket Pharma
Senior Engineer, IT - GxP Infrastructure & Systems
Cranbury, New Jersey
Added 1d ago51-200 employees
Job functions:
$100k - $150k/yr
On-Site
ITIL Certification
Job Description
Overview:
Rocket Pharma is a fully integrated, late-stage biotechnology company advancing gene therapies with curative potential for patients with rare and life-threatening diseases. We are a team of creative, compassionate, and driven individuals united by a profound mission of seeking gene therapy cures. Rocket places tremendous value on our people and fosters a collaborative environment where bold ideas thrive and every team member makes a meaningful impact. Our core values guide everything we do: we trust one another, show generosity toward patients, embrace curiosity, and strive to elevate science. Team members receive a competitive total rewards package, including equity participation, 401(k) matching, and excellent health benefits.
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for administering servers, virtualization platforms, storage, networking, cloud services, identity management, cybersecurity platforms, backup infrastructure, and enterprise systems while ensuring all infrastructure supporting regulated environments remains secure, highly available, and compliant with GxP requirements.
Working closely with QA, CSV, Security, Technical Support, and Business System Owners, this individual will participate in infrastructure projects, lifecycle management, change control, system upgrades, preventative maintenance, disaster recovery, and operational support while helping drive infrastructure modernization and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
At Rocket, our compensation philosophy and ranges are built upon data and insights collected from validated world-class providers. We are committed to compensating employees equitably based on several factors, including responsibilities and level of the position, depth and types of the employee’s experience, location of the position and availability of similar talent in a competitive market.
For U.S.-based candidates, this is an at-will position, and Rocket reserves the right to adjust the range at hire or during the year due to market shifts.
In addition to base salary, Rocket offers a competitive total rewards package that may include bonuses (short-term incentives), medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) with company match and generous vesting, paid vacation and holidays, global shutdown days between Christmas and New Year’s, and a variety of wellness resources and employee support programs. Also, certain positions are eligible for added forms of compensation, such equity awards (long-term incentives).
EEO Statement:
Create a future where DNA is no longer destiny. Join Rocket Pharma.
Rocket Pharma is a fully integrated, late-stage biotechnology company advancing gene therapies with curative potential for patients with rare and life-threatening diseases. We are a team of creative, compassionate, and driven individuals united by a profound mission of seeking gene therapy cures. Rocket places tremendous value on our people and fosters a collaborative environment where bold ideas thrive and every team member makes a meaningful impact. Our core values guide everything we do: we trust one another, show generosity toward patients, embrace curiosity, and strive to elevate science. Team members receive a competitive total rewards package, including equity participation, 401(k) matching, and excellent health benefits.
Rocket Pharmaceuticals is seeking a motivated Senior Engineer, IT - GxP Infrastructure & Systems to support and maintain the enterprise infrastructure that powers our research, manufacturing, quality, clinical, and corporate systems.
This position is responsible for administering servers, virtualization platforms, storage, networking, cloud services, identity management, cybersecurity platforms, backup infrastructure, and enterprise systems while ensuring all infrastructure supporting regulated environments remains secure, highly available, and compliant with GxP requirements.
Working closely with QA, CSV, Security, Technical Support, and Business System Owners, this individual will participate in infrastructure projects, lifecycle management, change control, system upgrades, preventative maintenance, disaster recovery, and operational support while helping drive infrastructure modernization and continuous improvement.
- Administer and maintain infrastructure supporting GxP and enterprise business systems.
- Manage VMware vSphere environments, including VMware vCenter, ESXi 8 hosts, virtual machines, templates, snapshots, resource allocation, and lifecycle management.
- Administer Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and enterprise identity services.
- Support Okta Identity and Access Management, including directory synchronization, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), lifecycle management, and authentication troubleshooting.
- Administer Druva backup and disaster recovery solutions, including backup monitoring, replication, restore testing, and disaster recovery validation.
- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco Nexus switching infrastructure, Cisco Meraki switches, wireless infrastructure, security appliances, and cloud-managed networking.
- Deploy operating system, application, and GxP system patches and other enterprise management tools, ensuring updates are completed in accordance with approved change management, validation, and cybersecurity procedures.
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on servers, virtualization platforms, storage systems, networking equipment, backup systems, and supporting infrastructure to maximize system availability and reliability.
- Monitor enterprise infrastructure health, capacity, availability, and performance using monitoring and alerting platforms while proactively identifying and resolving issues.
- Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues involving virtualization, storage, networking, authentication, cloud services, enterprise applications, and supporting systems.
- Participate in change management activities by implementing infrastructure changes in accordance with GxP, validation, cybersecurity, and quality procedures.
- Create and maintain infrastructure documentation, architecture diagrams, SOPs, work instructions, disaster recovery documentation, and technical standards.
- Participate in scheduled maintenance windows and rotating on-call support for critical infrastructure services.
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent education and experience will be considered.
- 4-6 years of experience administering and supporting enterprise infrastructure, preferably within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other GxP-regulated environment.
- Industry certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Okta Certified Administrator, Cisco CCNA, Fortinet Certified Associate (FCA), CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, or ITIL Foundation are considered a plus.
- Experience supporting Microsoft Windows Server, VMware vSphere (vCenter and ESXi), Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and enterprise identity management platforms including Okta.
- Experience administering enterprise servers, storage, backup, and endpoint management solutions, including Lenovo ThinkSystem servers, Lenovo/NetApp storage, Druva, NinjaOne, Microsoft Intune, or comparable technologies.
- Experience supporting enterprise networking and security technologies, including Cisco Nexus, Cisco Meraki, Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, VPNs, TCP/IP, routing, switching, wireless networking, and CrowdStrike Falcon endpoint security.
- Experience deploying operating systems, infrastructure, and GxP system patches, performing preventative maintenance, infrastructure lifecycle management, disaster recovery testing, and technology refresh activities.
- Experience using ServiceNow or a similar IT Service Management (ITSM) platform, with knowledge of infrastructure change management and operational support processes.
- Working knowledge of PowerShell or other scripting languages, infrastructure automation, cGMP, GxP, Computer System Validation (CSV), data integrity principles, and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.
- Experience supporting validated infrastructure within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated environment, with a strong understanding of GxP compliance, Computer System Validation (CSV), data integrity, and audit readiness.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work outside of standard business hours on an occasional basis to support GxP activities, system implementations, upgrades, maintenance activities, audits, inspections, and critical issue resolution.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull equipment and materials weighing up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all safety, security, and GxP requirements while working in regulated environments
- Ability to work in both office and regulated laboratory, manufacturing, and data center environments.
The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 to $133,000.
At Rocket, our compensation philosophy and ranges are built upon data and insights collected from validated world-class providers. We are committed to compensating employees equitably based on several factors, including responsibilities and level of the position, depth and types of the employee’s experience, location of the position and availability of similar talent in a competitive market.
For U.S.-based candidates, this is an at-will position, and Rocket reserves the right to adjust the range at hire or during the year due to market shifts.
In addition to base salary, Rocket offers a competitive total rewards package that may include bonuses (short-term incentives), medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) with company match and generous vesting, paid vacation and holidays, global shutdown days between Christmas and New Year’s, and a variety of wellness resources and employee support programs. Also, certain positions are eligible for added forms of compensation, such equity awards (long-term incentives).
A diverse workforce fosters innovation and strengthens Rocket’s business. We ensure equal opportunity without discrimination or harassment in the workplace on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, citizenship, status as a protected veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws.
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What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in systems engineer jobs across New Jersey.
- Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Experience with systems integration, verification, and validation across complex hardware-software environments
- Proficiency with model-based systems engineering tools such as MATLAB, SysML, or Cameo
- Active DoD security clearance or eligibility to obtain one for defense-sector roles
- Familiarity with requirements management tools like DOORS, Jama, or IBM Rational
- Strong documentation skills including systems specifications, interface control documents, and test plans
Systems Engineer Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a systems engineer in New Jersey?
Most systems engineer roles in New Jersey require a bachelor's degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a closely related field. New Jersey does not issue a state-specific license for systems engineers, so hiring is credential-driven rather than board-regulated. Certifications from the International Council on Systems Engineering, such as the ASEP or CSEP, are widely recognized by New Jersey defense and technology employers and give candidates a concrete edge in a competitive market.
Which companies hire systems engineers in New Jersey?
Employers hiring systems engineers in New Jersey right now include AMD, Logiqal, and L3Harris, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New Jersey's dense cluster of defense primes, telecommunications carriers, and pharmaceutical companies means demand is spread across multiple industries rather than concentrated in a single sector.
Which New Jersey cities have the most systems engineer jobs?
Camden, Princeton, and Secaucus account for the largest share of systems engineer openings in New Jersey. Newark anchors the market as the state's primary commercial hub, while Parsippany draws volume from the defense and technology campuses concentrated along the Route 287 corridor, and Cherry Hill benefits from proximity to Philadelphia-area aerospace and government contractors with New Jersey operations.
Are there remote systems engineer jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely software-focused roles, because systems engineering frequently involves hands-on hardware integration, lab work, and on-site coordination with cross-functional teams. About 52% of systems engineer openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote eligibility most often attached to requirements analysis, documentation, and model-based design tasks rather than physical testing or integration work.
How can I get hired as a systems engineer in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate systems engineer or systems integration analyst role at one of New Jersey's large defense or telecommunications employers, where structured new-graduate programs provide mentorship and rotational exposure. Lockheed Martin and Verizon both run early-career engineering programs in New Jersey that accept candidates with a relevant degree and no prior professional experience. Pursuing an INCOSE ASEP certification while still in school, and building a portfolio of capstone or lab projects that demonstrate requirements traceability and integration testing, meaningfully strengthens an application.
Where can I find and apply to systems engineer jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to systems engineer jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and target industry, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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