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Systems Engineer Jobs in Illinois, United States
3,300+ systems engineer jobs from 1,600+ companies hiring in Illinois, United States.
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Systems Engineer
United States
RemoteFull Time
Engineering and integration of tactical communication systems; ability to train and field systems; active Secret clearance required; US citizenship.
SCOUT, SNN, ATQH, C2OTM, Starlink/Starshield, Kymetta, SATCOM, Baseband, Nett Warrior, RAP-TR, ATOM, CPCE, ICE, Stryker, HMMWV, JLTV, MMC-S, NW, Mission Command
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Systems Engineer
O'Fallon, Illinois, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Secret clearance required; Computing Environment certification; systems engineering support experience.
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Senior Engineer, Systems Engineering
Rockford, Illinois, United States
$102k-$164k/yr OnsiteFull Time
5+ YOEBachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Mechanical/Systems Engineering or related field; 3-5 years in systems engineering; experience with MATLAB/Simulink; US work authorization.
MATLAB/Simulink, Saber
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Autonomy Systems Engineer
Mossville, Illinois, United States
$98k-$158k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; experience in systems engineering and in-cab driver monitoring systems; knowledge of software requirements, architecture, testing, and troubleshooting.
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IronArch Technology - Systems Engineer
United States
$125k-$146k/yr RemoteFull Time
Senior systems engineer/architect with modernization, COTS integration, requirements development, and end-to-end system/network setup, testing, and deployment.
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Systems Engineer - EEC Si
Elgin, Illinois, United States
$66k-$85k/yr OnsiteFull Time
0+ YOEBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Technology; IT systems engineering experience; strong LAN/WAN, TCP/IP networking; Linux/Windows knowledge; virtualization; knowledge of radio/wireless data systems; travel willingness.
Linux, Windows, Active Directory, Vmware, KVM, Python, Unix Shell, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, LTE, P25, Tetra, Dimetra, Astro, Mototrbo
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Senior Systems Engineer
New Orleans or United States
$100k-$130k/yr RemoteFull Time
2+ YOESenior systems engineer with AVEVA PI System experience; remote within US; Bachelor’s in engineering or CS; 2-4 years industrial OT experience; visa not sponsor; ability to travel up to 20%.
AVEVA PI System, SCADA, Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, SQL
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Systems Engineer
Nashville, Illinois, United States
OnsiteFull Time
2+ YOEMinimum 2 years in robotics/automation design and integration; PLC programming and troubleshooting; PID control; knowledge of Allen-Bradley RSLogix/Studio 5000; vision systems; strong problem solving and communication.
Allen Bradley RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, Cognex, Keyence, Ignition, Python, AutoCAD, PLC programming
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Sr Systems Engineer, DSP
United States or Toronto or Vancouver
$118k-$184k/yr RemoteFull Time
5+ YOE5+ years of hands-on experience in Systems Engineering, Infrastructure or Site Reliability Engineering; strong Linux; large-scale distributed systems; automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, SaltStack); cloud & on-prem; scripting (Python/Bash); database experience; monitoring and observability.
Terraform, Ansible, SaltStack, Python, Bash, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, AWS, GCP, Linux, Debian, Ubuntu, Observability, Monitoring, Load Balancing
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Engineer, Aircraft Systems
United States
RemoteFull Time
2+ YOE2+ years of Systems Engineering experience in aerospace; familiarity with Part 23/25 aircraft systems; knowledge of certification requirements; strong communication and teamwork.
JAMA, DOORS, Magic
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Lead Systems Engineer
United States
RemoteFull Time
10+ YOE10+ years in systems engineering; leads complex projects; strong leadership, problem solving, and communication skills; experience with system design and regulatory compliance.
Veeva, Veeva Clinical Operations, Veeva Vault, Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), SDLC, Regulatory Compliance
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Systems Engineer– Autonomous Vehicles
United States
RemoteFull Time
6+ YOE6-10+ years in a relevant industry; 3+ years in systems engineering; strong cross-disciplinary collaboration; excellent communication.
Python, Jama, SysML, DOORS, HIL, SIL, simulation, requirements_traceability, verification planning
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Principal Systems Engineer (RF Systems)
United States
RemoteFull Time
15+ YOE15+ years in systems engineering or RF-centric payload design; leadership; SDR/FPGA experience; ability to manage cross-functional interfaces; active Secret clearance preferred.
SDR, FPGA, RF systems, edge computing, cloud
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Mid-level Systems Engineer
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$100k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Mid-level Linux-focused systems engineer; strong scripting, IaC, and low-latency infrastructure experience; hardware and network familiarity; capable of collaborating with traders.
Linux, Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform, SaltStack, PCIe, NUMA, Prometheus, Grafana, Telegraf, Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, Dell, HP, Supermicro
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RF Systems Engineer-Remote
Remote or United States
RemoteFull Time
5+ YOERF systems engineer with 5+ years in systems, software, or hardware engineering; US citizenship; ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance; proficient in C++, Linux, Python, MATLAB.
C++, Linux, Python, MATLAB
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Legal Systems Engineer
United States
RemoteFull Time
7+ YOE7–10+ years in software/systems engineering or architecture; strong Python/JavaScript; experience with SaaS integrations and AI tools; deep legal workflow knowledge.
Python, JavaScript, SaaS integrations, Databricks, Snowflake, AI tools (Claude, Codex, Copilot), eDiscovery tools, DocuSign CLM, Brightflag, Tonkean, AODocs
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Senior Systems Engineer - Electro-Mechanical Actuation Systems
Niles, Illinois, United States
$93k-$149k/yr HybridFull Time
4+ YOESenior Systems Engineer with Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience; leads design efforts, mentors engineers, and collaborates across functions.
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Principal Systems Engineer
Round Lake, Illinois, United States
$112k-$154k/yr OnsiteFull Time
5+ YOEBachelor’s degree with 5+ years or Master with 3+ years; systems engineering; Electro/Mechanical; Digital Interface; DFSS/DMAIC/CAPA; medical device experience preferred.
DFSS, DMAIC, CAPA, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Verification and Validation
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Systems Engineer, AI & Hyperscale Platforms
United States
RemoteFull Time
3+ YOE3+ years in systems engineering with MBSE; experience with SysML/UML and MBSE tools; modeling of large-scale, distributed systems; familiarity with AI/ML and cloud workloads; strong communication of models and design decisions.
SysML, UML, MBSE tools (Cameo, MagicDraw, Capella, Rhapsody), Model-based systems engineering
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Systems Engineer (Multiple Levels)
United States
$104k-$181k/yr RemoteFull Time
Bachelor's degree in an STEM field or equivalent experience; 2+ years (junior) to 16+ years (lead) of systems engineering experience; US citizenship; active Secret clearance or eligibility; software development and integration experience; willingness to travel; strong communication.
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Sr. Systems Engineer, ProAV - Northeast
United States
$109k-$148k/yr RemoteFull Time
5+ YOE5+ years in networking systems or AV-over-IP; strong ProAV networking, multicast, and troubleshooting; field engineering and pre-sales support.
AV-over-IP, Dante, Dante / AES67, Q-SYS, Crestron, SMPTE-2059-2, multicast networking, NETGEAR API
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Gas Systems Engineer
Davenport or Pekin
$85k-$100k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Chemical engineering degree or related field; valid driver’s license; strong MS Office and CRM skills; ability to read and write reports; CAD proficiency; gas system design/maintenance expertise; knowledge of safety codes; strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), CRM software, CAD
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Systems Engineer
Robins AFB or United States
RemoteFull Time
25+ YOEUS citizen; TS/SCI clearance; Bachelor's degree in a related field; 25 years PNT experience and 20 years in related technical fields.
Multi-GNSS Receivers, PNT Antennas/Antenna Electronics, GPS
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Systems Engineer
North Chicago, Illinois, United States
$85k-$162k/yr OnsiteFull Time
7+ YOE5+ years in medical device/pharmaceutical industry; design controls; DHF management; trackwise/polarion; regulatory standards ISO 13485/21 CFR 820/MDR; strong writing and cross-functional collaboration.
TrackWise, Polarion, DMS, eQMS
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Power Systems Engineer
United States
$133k-$195k/yr RemoteFull Time
Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related quantitative field; power systems expertise; proficiency in AC/DC power flow, production-cost models; statistical modeling (Python, R, MATLAB); energy market structures; experience deploying ML models; cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Python, R, MATLAB, PROMOD, Plexos, AURORA
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Systems Engineer
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$120k/yr OnsiteFull Time
3+ YOEExperience as a systems engineer with Linux, virtualization/containerization, automation, scripting (Python/Bash), and large-scale infra design/maintenance.
Linux, Virtualization, Containerization, Ansible, Foreman, Prometheus, Nagios, Icinga, Python, Bash, Git, Kickstart, Anaconda, Preseed, NetBoot, Automation
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Associate, Power Systems Engineer
United States
$105k-$115k/yr RemoteFull Time
3+ YOEBachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems); 3-5 years NERC compliance experience; strong power system modeling; experience with PSS/E, PSCAD, PSLF, TSAT, ETAP; EIT/PE preferred; strong communication.
PSS/E, PSCAD, PSLF, TSAT, ETAP, Python
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Systems Engineer
United States
$137k-$263k/yr RemoteFull Time
2+ YOEBS in CS/Engineering; 2-5 years in SRE/DevOps/Platform; proven distributed systems design, automation and monitoring experience.
Python, Go, Java, Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, Terraform, Terragrunt, Nomad, Consul, Vault, Linux (RHEL/CentOS), Git
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Principal Systems Engineer - Rolling Meadows, IL
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States
$165k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
15+ YOEBachelor’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering; 15+ years engineering experience including 5+ years in RF hardware; SDR systems knowledge; Python; strong communication; US citizenship.
Python, System modeling, RF hardware, SDR
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Sr. Systems Engineer (Production Support)
United States
$80k-$120k/yr RemoteFull Time
8+ YOE8 years' experience in systems engineering with production environments; strong Linux/Unix and Windows, cloud (AWS/Azure), scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), IaC, CI/CD, and monitoring tools; on-call willingness.
Linux, Windows, AWS, Azure, Python, Bash, PowerShell, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, SaltStack, CloudFormation, Git, GitHub Actions, AWS CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, DynaTrace, ScienceLogic, CloudWatch
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Systems Engineer III - Design
United States
$79k-$96k/yr RemoteFull Time
5+ YOEDesign-focused engineer proficient in building automation and EPMS with BIM/IT/OT integration.
Revit, BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, DDC, PLC, Schneider Electric, Allen Bradley, MS Office
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Content Systems Engineer
Glendale or Fresno or San Francisco or Chicago or Durham or Houston or New York City
$129k-$173k/yr OnsiteFull Time
3+ YOEBachelor's in Computer Science or Broadcast Engineering; 3 years broadcast/post-production engineering; cloud and on-prem; scripting; AWS; media workflows; on-call support.
AWS EC2, S3, Lambda, AWS Media Services, Telestream Vantage, IBM Aspera, Dalet Galaxy, VMware, NetApp Storage, Dell EMC Isilon, Python, PowerShell
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Systems Engineer
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$100k-$120k/yr HybridFull Time
7+ YOE7+ years in systems engineering; strong Windows Server, Active Directory, M365, and Azure; VMware; SCCM; networking; scripting with PowerShell; able to work independently or with a team.
Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure, VMware, SCCM, DNS, DHCP, PowerShell
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Systems Engineer AI Solutions
United States
$157k-$185k/yr RemoteFull Time
5+ YOE5+ years in systems engineering or internal platforms; strong AI expertise; systems thinking; capable of declarative and code-based development; collaborative and ownership mindset.
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Sr. Staff Systems Engineer - Linux
Scottsdale or Chicago or San Francisco or New York City
$144k-$216k/yr HybridFull Time
8+ YOESenior Linux systems engineer with 8+ years' experience in Red Hat environments, automation, and AWS.
VMware, RHEL, Linux, Ansible, Terraform, Packer, AWS, S3, EC2, RDS, VPC, CloudWatch, Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, Bash, Python, Perl
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Systems Engineer
Chicago, Illinois, United States
HybridFull Time
3+ YOE3-5+ years in systems/infrastructure engineering; Windows Server, virtualization, cloud (Azure) and on‑premises; strong networking basics; scripting (PowerShell) and incident/change management experience.
Windows Server, VMware, Hyper-V, Azure, PowerShell, DNS, DHCP, VMware/ESXi, SCOM, Azure Monitor, Splunk, Ansible, Terraform, DSC
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Electrical Systems Engineer
Marseilles, Illinois, United States
$89k-$154k/yr OnsiteFull Time
0+ YOEEngineering degree with nuclear/energy industry interest; entry to senior levels possible.
Engineering software, Nuclear industry standards
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Systems Engineer
United States
RemoteFull Time
5+ YOEFive-plus years in systems engineering with networking and Linux; OOP (Java/C++); scripting (Perl/Python); databases (MySQL); packet analysis; AWS familiarity; Kubernetes; PKI; RADIUS.
Java, C++, Linux, MySQL, Perl, Python, tcpdump, Wireshark, RADIUS, AWS, Kubernetes, PKI
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Energy Systems Field Engineer
Bridgeview, Illinois, United States
$53k-$125k/yr HybridFull Time
3+ YOE3+ years in energy systems/field engineering; AA degree in Applied Technology; HVAC/mechanical systems knowledge; DDC control experience; strong communication and documentation skills.
HVAC DDC, DDC controls, Graphic software, Electrical circuits
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Senior Systems Engineer (SAFe/Air Platform Modernization)
Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, United States
OnsiteFull Time
8+ YOEEight+ years in systems engineering or technical integration; active Secret clearance; four-year degree; SAFe experience; system integration and API knowledge; containerization skills.
Docker, Kubernetes, REST API
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