Junior Systems Integration Engineer

FREQUENTIS Deutschland GmbH; Columbia, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Frequentis USA Inc. is seeking an entry-level Systems Integration Engineer to join our team in Maryland, Columbia. You will assist in assembling hardware, wiring, and integrating components into complete VCS solutions, and help configure software, networks, and system settings for production builds.

You will document procedures, support FAT activities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful system deliveries. Occasional travel to customer locations will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline required.
• 0-3 years of engineering experience in system integration, manufacturing, or testing environments.
• Fundamental understanding of computer hardware, electronics, and networking concepts.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and wiring schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assembling, wiring, and integrating hardware into VCS solutions.
• Configure and verify software installations and system settings.
• Support hardware and software integration on production builds.
• Perform FAT activities and troubleshoot issues under guidance.
• Document integration activities, test results, and build records.
• Travel occasionally to customer locations for installation and troubleshooting.

Skills

Hardware knowledge

Networking concepts

Windows & Linux

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Systems/Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

Maryland, Columbia FREQUENTIS USA, Inc. From now on

Frequentis USA Inc. is dedicated to creating a safer world. With over 75 years of experience, Frequentis understands controllers in safety critical situations encounter new challenges daily. Our mission is to develop and market highly reliable, optimized, custom-tailored, and user centric communication and information systems for mission critical solutions. As an industry leader in voice communication data information systems, we create a safer world through integration, digitalization, and automation while maintaining world class safety standards. We proudly serve many U.S. government agencies including the FAA, DoD, and NASA. Safety as our number one priority pushes us to constantly learn about the ever-changing needs in safety critical environments to deliver innovative solutions.

Key Tasks

• Assist in the assembly, wiring, and integration of hardware components, servers, networking equipment, and communication devices into complete VCS solutions.
• Configure and verify software installations, operating systems, application software, and system settings.
• Support hardware and software integration activities on production system builds.
• Perform system checkout procedures and assist with factory acceptance testing (FAT) activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic hardware, software, network, and system integration issues under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Assist in configuring IP networks, switches, VLANs, and network-connected devices.
• Document integration activities, test results, configuration settings, and build records.
• Support system upgrades, repairs, and engineering change implementations.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions for production and integration issues.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards, engineering processes, and configuration management procedures.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, and Production teams to achieve successful system deliveries.
• Support preparation and maintenance of integration procedures, checklists, and test documentation.
• Travel occasionally to customer locations to support system installation, deployment, and troubleshooting activities.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 0-3 years of engineering experience, internships, co-op experience, or technical hands-on experience in system integration, manufacturing, or testing environments.
• Fundamental understanding of computer hardware, electronics, and networking concepts.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, wiring schematics, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Our Values

Frequentis USA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Around 2,100 employees are committed to creating a safer world with their innovative strength and technology orientation. Our culture is based on a working environment characterized by fairness and trust, mutual respect and appreciation. As an international company, we value this diversity and recruit regardless of age, gender, origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religion. We value fair and good working conditions, an optimum work-life-balance and offer all our employees equal development opportunities. In doing so, we focus on long-term working relationships in order to keep the valuable know-how of our employees stable.

Benefits:

We are committed to supporting our mission through the following employee benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• Competitive 401(k) Plan with company match and immediate vesting
• Employee Life Insurance & AD&D
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous holidays, including a full week off from December 25 to January 1
• PTO that scales with tenure and sick leave
• Company-sponsored team-building activities to boost morale and productivity.

"Frequentis stands for safe, open & family-friendly corporate culture, we hire for personality & train skills. People & their values matter to us. That's why I'm not only interested in your skills, but also in your personal passion and commitment."