Systems Engineer (Rack & Product Integration)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Systems Engineer (Rack & Product Integration)

Release Date: June 24, 2026

Position

•Systems Engineer (Rack Integration & Product Deployment)

•Hardware Engineering

•Reports To: VP of Hardware Engineering

•FLSA Status: Exempt

•Term: Full-Time

•Compensation: $95,000 - $120,000 per year

•Telecommuting: Hybrid

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Systems Engineer to lead the design, integration, and deployment of complex rack-mounted systems utilizing both Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and custom-designed hardware. This role requires a strong technical background in system architecture, rack integration, electrical and mechanical system design, production support, and customer-facing engineering activities.

The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, takes ownership of projects from concept through deployment, and has experience working within industrial and high-availability environments. This individual will work cross-functionally with Hardware Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Customer Support teams to deliver robust, production-ready solutions that meet customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

System Design & Integration

•Design and develop complex rack-mounted systems incorporating custom and COTS hardware, networking equipment, power distribution, embedded systems, servers, storage devices, and communication equipment.

•Create system-level architectures, integration plans, and installation documentation.

•Develop rack layouts, mechanical assembly drawings, cable routing plans, and power distribution schemes.

•Evaluate and select system components based on performance, reliability, environmental, regulatory, and cost requirements.

•Ensure system designs comply with applicable industry standards and customer specifications.

•Perform system-level trade studies and technology evaluations to support new product development.

Product Development & Ownership

•Lead system development activities from concept through production release.

•Manage technical scope, schedules, risks, and deliverables for assigned projects.

•Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure subsystem compatibility and successful system integration.

•Drive design reviews and coordinate technical decisions across multiple disciplines.

•Support prototype builds, system verification testing, and product qualification efforts.

•Understanding of reliability engineering and maintainability principles.

•Familiarity with CAD tools for rack layouts and system documentation.

Bill of Materials (BOM) & Configuration Management

•Create and maintain detailed system Bills of Material (BOMs).

•Manage product configurations within ERP/MRP systems.

•Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), and product lifecycle management processes.

•Ensure documentation packages are complete, accurate, and released according to company procedures.

•Maintain revision control and configuration integrity throughout the product lifecycle.

Production & Manufacturing Support

•Provide technical support to manufacturing and production teams.

•Develop assembly procedures, wiring instructions, test procedures, and manufacturing documentation.

•Assist with troubleshooting production issues and implementing corrective actions.

•Support first article inspections, product releases, and production readiness reviews.

•Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve product quality, manufacturability, and cost.

System Wiring & Installation

•Design and document rack wiring, cable assemblies, power distribution, and grounding schemes.

•Develop interconnect diagrams, wiring schedules, and installation packages.

•Support onsite system installations, upgrades, and commissioning activities.

•Assist customers and field personnel with system integration and troubleshooting.

•Knowledge of power distribution systems, UPS systems, grounding, and EMI/EMC considerations.

Customer & Field Support

•Interface directly with customers to gather requirements and develop technical solutions.

•Participate in technical reviews, customer meetings, and design presentations.

•Support customer acceptance testing, deployment activities, and issue resolution.

•Travel to customer locations as required for installations, troubleshooting, and project support.

Leadership & Mentoring

•Provide technical leadership for system integration projects.

•Lead cross-functional project teams and drive project execution.

•Promote engineering best practices, documentation standards, and process improvements.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

Education

•Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.

•Minimum 5 years of experience in systems engineering, system integration, or rack-level product design.

Travel Requirements

•Ability to travel up to 10% as required for customer support, installations, and project activities.