Principal Hardware Development Systems Engineer

ZT Group Intl, Inc. dba ZT Systems; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ZT Group Intl, Inc. dba ZT Systems in Secaucus, New Jersey is looking for a seasoned server design engineer. You will determine system specifications, coordinate integrations, and optimize system performance within a cross-functional team.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 12+ years of experience, alongside a strong understanding of x86 architecture and board-level development skills. This position emphasizes collaboration and innovative problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of server design experience or a master’s with 10+ years.
• Strong understanding of hardware and system-software interactions.
• Proactive identification of problems and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Determine system specifications for hardware/software compatibility.
• Coordinate subsystem design and total system integration.
• Develop server product configuration.

Skills

Server design experience

Understanding of x86 system architecture

Board-level development skills

Collaboration and adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Determine system specifications, I/O processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility.
• Coordinate the design of subsystems and the integration of the total system.
• Develop overall server and system product configuration.
• Work as part of a cross‑functional team to take a product from concept through prototype and into production.
• Optimize system performance and resolve performance problems.
• Ensure the manufacturability, reliability, and serviceability of designs.

What You bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and 12+ years of server design experience (alternatively a master’s degree and 10+ years).
• Strong understanding of x86 system architecture.
• Robust technical knowledge and expertise in platform execution.
• Understanding of system‑level server platforms and how each component interacts with the system.
• Board‑level development skills.
• Good understanding of hardware and system‑software interactions, and ability to apply this knowledge to resolve technical issues.
• Proactively oriented to seize opportunities and identify potential problems.
• Ability to use time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve set goals.
• Ability to identify the elements of a situation, visualize, articulate, and solve problems.
• Collaborative, flexible, and adaptable.

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either (i) be a U.S. citizen or national, (ii) be a U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. §1157, or (iv) an asylee under 8 U.S.C. §1158, or be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional on the foregoing.