Sample Job Description for Systems Engineer


Given below is a sample job description template for the position of Systems Engineer:

Job Title: Systems Engineer

Location of the Job: Knoxville, TN 37901

Years of Experience: 1+ to 3 Years

Job Type: Full Time Employee

Education Level: Bachelor’s degree

Job Summary:

Conduct a variety of engineering tasks related to the development, operation, and maintenance of complex technology systems. Ensure integration of processes of methodologies to ensure performance of total system. Typically trained in a variety of technical disciplines such as electronics, software, mathematical and scientific specialties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Define system level requirements and develop system level architectures.
  • Analyzes systems hardware architectures and define improvements.
  • Develops prototype systems hardware and firmware.
  • May act as Champion for a program that directs software, hardware and mechanical design efforts for a program.
  • Systems development scheduling – create and track a schedule for design development and verification.
  • System FMEA- Performs a failure mode effect analysis at the system level to drive design improvements.
  • Develops system design and verification plan – evaluates customer requirements and produces a technical design specification and verification plan for the engineers.

Position Requirements:

  • Patient with people and the ability to train end users and Partners.
  • Can adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Excellent critical thinking and innovation skills.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Excellent time management skills and punctuality.
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
  • A minimum of one IT related certification (ie. MCSE, MCSA, CCNA etc.).
  • 5 years experience in supporting Enterprise infrastructure.
  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience.

Salary: $11.00 – $13.00 Hourly DOE