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Systems Engineer


Reference Number: SMILSE24

Systems Engineer
experience  Not Disclosed
location  Elgin, IL
duration  6.0 Months
salary  Not Disclosed
jobtype  Not Disclosed
Industry  Transportation
duration  $37.97/hour - $42.97/hour
Job Description

Description:

Systems Engineer I


Job Summary
We are seeking a talented and motivated Systems Engineer I. The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of experience in system-level design, requirements management, customer support, and test support for a variety of engineering projects. This role involves making changes to or upgrading existing systems designs, enhancing and improving existing technologies to apply to new solutions, and performing root cause analysis to identify and resolve system design issues.

Key Responsibilities

Participate actively in system-level design and requirements gathering.
Provide customer support and test support throughout various phases of the project.
Make changes to or upgrade existing system designs.
Enhance and improve existing technologies for new solutions.
Perform root cause analysis to identify system design issues and provide recommendations.
Implement solutions to complex problems.
Maintain system-level knowledge of video technologies and standards.
Utilize networking technologies such as TCP/IP and Ethernet.
Apply system engineering and requirements management tools and techniques.
Communicate effectively through strong writing, presentation, and other communication skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
1–3 years of relevant experience in systems engineering or a related role.
Strong understanding of technologies and standards.
Proficiency in networking, including TCP/IP and Ethernet.
Proficiency with server and virtualization.
Experience with system engineering and requirements management tools and techniques.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.


Skills
System-level design and requirements management.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to perform root cause analysis.
Proficiency in technologies and standards.
Expertise in networking technologies (TCP/IP, Ethernet).
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Networking experience of 1–3 years.
VMWARE or virtual machine skill, UNIX/Linux skills.

Top 3 soft skills
Team work and communication
Punctuality
Ability to stay on task
CCNA and Network plus experience is a bonus

Degree Requirement
Engineering related (CS, CE, EE, Cyber Security, IT/Networking, etc.)


Key Contributions (First 90–120 Days)
Stage systems on own
System Design on own
Configuring equipment without assistance


Must-Have Qualifications


Interpersonal skills for customer demonstrations / working with non-technical teams
Able to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies


Software Proficiency
Windows, Microsoft, and Google related software


Required Experience Level
Entry Level
New College Grads must List the below on resume
School project work
Course work
Internships
Tools and a list of all of their skills relating to the degree


Work Environment & Requirements
Work Environment: Flexible, lots of teamwork, customers on site (must be presentable)


Notes:

Flexible working hours- 1st shift Mon-Fri 8am to 4pm


VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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