Systems Engineer Jobs in Elgin ,IL,US

Synectics Inc7 months ago
Elgin, IL, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Job Summary

• 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.

• 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.

• Staging systems, System design, Customer demonstrations, Configuring equipment (network, computers, servers, etc.)

• Stage systems & System Design on own

• Configuring equipment without assistance

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

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

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in systems engineering or a related role.

• Networking experience of 1-3 years.

• VMWARE or virtual machine skill, UNIX/Linux skills.

• CCNA and Network a bonus

• 1-3 years of experience in system‑level design, requirements management, customer support, and test support for a variety of engineering projects.

• 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.

• System‑level design and requirements management.

• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to perform root cause analysis.

• Proficiency in technologies and standards.

• Presentation skills.

• Punctuality, Ability to stay on task

• Interpersonal skills for customer demonstrations / working with non‑technical teams

• Able to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies

• Windows, Microsoft, and Google related software

• New College Grads must list the on resume: School project work, Course work, Internships, Tools and a list of all of their skills relating to the degree

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Skills

UNIX/Linux
System Design
Interpersonal Skills
Communication (Written and Verbal)
Microsoft Software
VMWARE
Networking (TCP/IP, Ethernet)
Presentation Skills
Customer Support
Systems Engineering
Requirements Management
Problem Solving
Google Software
Root Cause Analysis