Systems Engineer Jobs in Oregon
Systems Engineer jobs in Oregon are consistently in demand, with the strongest concentration in aerospace and defense, semiconductor manufacturing, advanced computing, and federal agency contracting. Portland, Hillsboro, and Beaverton anchor most of the hiring, where established employers like Intel, Boeing, and Precision Castparts maintain large engineering workforces. The most sought-after specializations include embedded systems, systems integration, and model-based systems engineering. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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SEL designs and manufactures products that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. Our solutions help utilities, cooperatives, municipalities, and industrial facilities operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. We are hiring an Outside Sales Professional to support customers across southwest Washington. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving customer problems, and managing a diverse territory.
As a Sales Engineer – Power Systems a typical day might include the following:
- Develop new business by identifying, engaging, and building relationships with prospective customers across Oregon.
- Grow existing accounts by understanding customer challenges and helping them select SEL solutions that provide long-term system value.
- Plan and execute a territory strategy, maintaining organized notes, clean CRM entries, and clear next steps for every customer.
- Engage customers consistently through scheduled visits, follow-up conversations, technical discussions, and coordination with application engineers.
- Support pilot and evaluation activities for SEL protection, automation, and communication solutions by helping customers understand the process and keeping progress on track.
- Coordinate internally with engineering, sales leadership, commercial teams, and operations staff to ensure a consistent and positive customer experience.
- Provide accurate sales forecasts and communicate progress toward goals with clarity and ownership.
- Gather and share market insights on customer needs, system issues, and industry trends to support regional strategy.
- Assist with customer concerns by facilitating communication and connecting the right SEL resources.
- Use CRM tools to maintain accurate customer history, opportunity status, and activity documentation.
This job might be for you if you:
- Have 2+ years of successful B2B sales experience in a technical, industrial, or service-oriented field, OR relevant customer-facing experience with strong sales aptitude.
- Have strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with customers in utilities, municipalities, co-ops, and industrial sectors.
- Are willing and able to learn technical concepts through SEL’s training and mentorship.
- Are organized with consistent follow-through; comfortable managing multiple customer relationships.
- Have the ability to travel approximately 75% across southwest Washington.
- Are able to work independently while collaborating closely with teammates and engineering resources.
Other preferred qualifications are…
- Experience in technical sales, field service, industrial operations, controls, or systems integration. SEL will provide technical training and mentoring needed to understand and apply our product solutions, but knowledge of power systems is preferred.
- Exposure to electrical systems, industrial automation, SCADA, PLCs, communications, or power system operations.
- Familiarity with medium-voltage equipment, protection concepts, or utility/industrial processes.
- Experience using CRM tools to manage territory, track activities, and maintain disciplined sales processes.
- Technical curiosity with demonstrated ability to learn new concepts quickly including communications, controls, or protection fundamentals.
- Background in military technical roles, electrical trades, apprenticeships, lineman/journeyman programs, instrumentation, automation, or communications technology.
- Advanced education in business, engineering technology, industrial management, controls, or telecommunications (degree or certification).
Location
This position is located in our Beaverton, OR office.
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
- We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401K options.
- We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
- We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
Communication with Applicants:
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
- We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
- We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
Pay Range Data
New hires generally start with a base salary between $95,000 - $160,000 per year. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
Communication with Applicants
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
SEL designs and manufactures products that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. Our solutions help utilities, cooperatives, municipalities, and industrial facilities operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. We are hiring an Outside Sales Professional to support customers across southwest Washington. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving customer problems, and managing a diverse territory.
As a Sales Engineer – Power Systems a typical day might include the following:
- Develop new business by identifying, engaging, and building relationships with prospective customers across Oregon.
- Grow existing accounts by understanding customer challenges and helping them select SEL solutions that provide long-term system value.
- Plan and execute a territory strategy, maintaining organized notes, clean CRM entries, and clear next steps for every customer.
- Engage customers consistently through scheduled visits, follow-up conversations, technical discussions, and coordination with application engineers.
- Support pilot and evaluation activities for SEL protection, automation, and communication solutions by helping customers understand the process and keeping progress on track.
- Coordinate internally with engineering, sales leadership, commercial teams, and operations staff to ensure a consistent and positive customer experience.
- Provide accurate sales forecasts and communicate progress toward goals with clarity and ownership.
- Gather and share market insights on customer needs, system issues, and industry trends to support regional strategy.
- Assist with customer concerns by facilitating communication and connecting the right SEL resources.
- Use CRM tools to maintain accurate customer history, opportunity status, and activity documentation.
This job might be for you if you:
- Have 2+ years of successful B2B sales experience in a technical, industrial, or service-oriented field, OR relevant customer-facing experience with strong sales aptitude.
- Have strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with customers in utilities, municipalities, co-ops, and industrial sectors.
- Are willing and able to learn technical concepts through SEL’s training and mentorship.
- Are organized with consistent follow-through; comfortable managing multiple customer relationships.
- Have the ability to travel approximately 75% across southwest Washington.
- Are able to work independently while collaborating closely with teammates and engineering resources.
Other preferred qualifications are…
- Experience in technical sales, field service, industrial operations, controls, or systems integration. SEL will provide technical training and mentoring needed to understand and apply our product solutions, but knowledge of power systems is preferred.
- Exposure to electrical systems, industrial automation, SCADA, PLCs, communications, or power system operations.
- Familiarity with medium-voltage equipment, protection concepts, or utility/industrial processes.
- Experience using CRM tools to manage territory, track activities, and maintain disciplined sales processes.
- Technical curiosity with demonstrated ability to learn new concepts quickly including communications, controls, or protection fundamentals.
- Background in military technical roles, electrical trades, apprenticeships, lineman/journeyman programs, instrumentation, automation, or communications technology.
- Advanced education in business, engineering technology, industrial management, controls, or telecommunications (degree or certification).
Location
This position is located in our Beaverton, OR office.
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
- We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401K options.
- We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
- We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
Communication with Applicants:
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
- We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
- We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
Pay Range Data
New hires generally start with a base salary between $95,000 - $160,000 per year. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
Communication with Applicants
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
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- Consulting & Professional Services
- Technology & Software
- Manufacturing
- Law & Legal Services
- Electronics & Hardware
What Oregon Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in systems engineer jobs across Oregon.
- Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Experience with systems integration, verification, and validation across complex hardware-software environments
- Proficiency with model-based systems engineering tools such as CAMEO, MagicDraw, or equivalent platforms
- Familiarity with requirements management tools like DOORS, Jama, or similar lifecycle management software
- Ability to obtain or maintain a federal security clearance, required by many Oregon defense contractors
- Strong documentation and cross-functional collaboration skills for working with mechanical, software, and test teams
Systems Engineer Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a systems engineer in Oregon?
A bachelor's degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a closely related field is the standard entry point for systems engineer roles in Oregon. The state does not require a specific systems engineer license, but many Oregon employers in defense and semiconductors expect or eventually require a Professional Engineer registration through the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying. Certifications such as INCOSE's Certified Systems Engineering Professional strengthen candidacy significantly.
Which companies hire systems engineers in Oregon?
Employers hiring systems engineers in Oregon right now include Viasat, Meta, and Garmin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Oregon's concentration of semiconductor fabrication, aerospace manufacturing, and federal agency operations means hiring tends to be sustained rather than cyclical, with Intel's Hillsboro campus and Boeing's Portland facilities among the most consistent long-term sources of openings.
Which Oregon cities have the most systems engineer jobs?
Portland, Hillsboro, and Oregon account for the most systems engineer openings in Oregon. Portland and the west-side corridor including Hillsboro and Beaverton drive the bulk of demand because Intel's semiconductor campus, Boeing's fabrication operations, and a cluster of defense contractors are all based there, while Salem and Eugene add openings tied to state agency IT infrastructure and university research programs.
Are there remote systems engineer jobs in Oregon?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely software-focused disciplines, because systems engineering often involves hands-on integration, lab work, or classified facility access. About 50% of systems engineer openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote options most often appearing in requirements analysis, systems architecture, and modeling roles that do not depend on physical hardware access.
How can I get hired as a systems engineer in Oregon with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate or junior systems engineer role at a large Oregon defense or semiconductor employer, where structured rotational or new-graduate programs provide supervised project experience. Intel runs new-college-hire engineering programs at its Hillsboro campus, and Oregon defense contractors regularly post entry-level positions under titles like systems analyst or integration engineer. Building proficiency in a requirements tool like DOORS and completing an INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional certification gives candidates a measurable edge over applicants without hands-on experience.
Where can I find and apply to systems engineer jobs in Oregon?
You can find and apply to systems engineer jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and location preference, and apply directly to whichever positions fit.
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