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Systems Engineer


Reference Number: SMILSE701

Systems Engineer
experience  Not Disclosed
location  Elgin, IL
duration  6 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

Main Responsibilities
Programming customer radio systems.

Key Contributions (First 90–120 Days)
Learning system programming
Helping others program their systems
Learn system networking concepts

Nice-to-Have Skills
Networking skills since customer networks are a large part of what we do.

Software Proficiency
Windows and Google programs preferable

Required Experience Level
Entry Level


Notes:

Mon-Fri 8am to 4pm

100% Onsite



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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