Systems Engineer Jobs in San Antonio, TX
Systems Engineer jobs in San Antonio are concentrated in defense contracting, federal IT, and aerospace, with major activity at Joint Base San Antonio, the South Texas Medical Center corridor, and the Port San Antonio technology hub. Employers actively hiring include Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG), Graymatter, and HEB. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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 Senior 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 Senior 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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Who's Hiring
- Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)66
- Graymatter44
- HEB22
- COLSA22
- International22
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
Systems Engineer Jobs in San Antonio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a systems engineer job in San Antonio?
The strongest path in San Antonio runs through defense and federal contracting, which dominates local hiring more than in most U.S. cities. Employers near Joint Base San Antonio, Port San Antonio, and the northeast tech corridor prioritize candidates with security clearances, systems integration experience, and familiarity with military or government program requirements. Tailoring your resume to DoD acquisition language and program lifecycle work gives you a clear edge in this market.
Which companies hire systems engineers in San Antonio?
Employers hiring systems engineers in San Antonio right now include Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG), Graymatter, and HEB, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. San Antonio's hiring base skews heavily toward defense primes, federal agencies, and their subcontractors, alongside a growing cluster of cybersecurity and IT services firms that support military and government clients.
Are there remote systems engineer jobs in San Antonio?
Yes, though with limits: systems engineering often requires hands-on lab work, hardware integration, or on-site presence at secure facilities, which makes fully remote roles less common here than in purely software-focused markets. About 60% of systems engineer openings tied to San Antonio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. The most remote-eligible work tends to involve documentation, modeling, requirements analysis, and software-defined systems design.
How can I get a systems engineer job in San Antonio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Antonio is through internship or junior analyst roles at defense contractors and federal IT firms clustered around Joint Base San Antonio and Port San Antonio. Entry-level titles like systems analyst, test and evaluation technician, or junior integration engineer are common stepping stones. Pursuing a security clearance early, even at the Secret level, dramatically expands the pool of San Antonio employers willing to hire candidates who are still building technical depth.
Which industries hire the most systems engineers in San Antonio?
The sectors hiring the most systems engineers in San Antonio are Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. San Antonio's role as home to several major military installations and the cyber command mission makes defense, government services, and cybersecurity the dominant and most consistent drivers of local systems engineering demand.
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