Sr. Systems Engineer (Electronics)

The Systems Engineer IV (Electronics) is responsible for planning, implementing/executing, and documenting system engineering activities for Rheem electronic controls.This position will serve our Rheem North America Division, located in Fort Smith, AR (Hybrid). This role follows our hybrid work arrangement, with team members working in the office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays. Relocation assistance is available. At Rheem, we engineer products for life. For home life. For work life. For the life of the planet we all share. Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we’re passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our full line of global air and water solutions deliver reliable performance, comfort and energy savings for residential and commercial applications worldwide. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day. Our Behavior Based Values set us apart: Listening to Understand – Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objectiveContributing Respectfully - Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respectThinking Creatively – Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers’ lensActing with Responsibility – Owning decisions and actions, acting with integrity, embracing accountability Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements. For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, or Vermont. Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology (Electrical, Software, or Mechanical)7+ years of experience with electronic controls and test equipment Experience with product and component level FMEAsExperience electronics failure analysis Ability to read, understand and implement technical procedures, and government regulations Experience with product and component level FMEAsAbility to create and interpret a variety of schematic, electrical and mechanical diagramsDemonstrated proficiency in National Instruments Test Stand and LabView Test EnvironmentsHOW TO STAND OUTAdvanced Degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology (Electrical, Software, or Mechanical)At Rheem, how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING OTHERS, you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:Aligning Performance for SuccessApplying Business KnowledgeBuilding TalentBuilding Trusted RelationshipsCommunicating with ImpactCustomer-OrientationDelegating TasksExecuting/Leading the TeamFacilitating ChangeFostering Relationships/ Emotional IntelligenceInfluencingProblem Solving & Decision MakingSupporting InnovationEquivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.#LI-FM1#LI-HybridActive engagement with software, hardware, test, and product development teams over the entire product life cycle to ensure that system engineering work products are planned, documented, and completed.Document / Define / Update (in conjunction with software, hardware, and extended team) controller system requirements.Document / Define / Update controller system architecture including key functional blocks, inputs, outputs, and interfaces.Document / Define / Update (in conjunction with software, hardware, and extended team) system requirements verification plan.Create / Maintain a controller traceability matrix which maps controller requirements to the associated verification activities and results.Define / Perform verification activities as required including support of product and component level reliability testing.Participate in product design reviews to ensure that products have required hardware and software features.Support manufacturing engineering and suppliers by participating in the development of product test procedures and control documentationWork closely with customer service team to support product and controller training.Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with attention to detail and accuracy.Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.Demonstrated ability to work well with others is a matrix team environment.Full timePosting Date: 2026-10-08