Senior Systems Engineer

Jobtailor

Folsom (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in California seeks a Systems Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and implement robust software and infrastructure solutions. You will own projects, drive performance optimizations, and participate in disaster recovery exercises, with travel up to 25% as needed.

The role requires an associate’s degree with 5–7 years of experience or an engineering degree, and strong analytical, problem-solving, and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree with 5–7 years of experience.
  • Engineering degree required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods and travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, debug, and implement systems software.
  • Determine systems software design requirements.
  • Ensure system improvements are implemented and monitored to increase efficiency.
  • Generate systems software engineering policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Participate in software development from detailed programming to high-level system design.
  • Own projects and participate in disaster recovery exercises.
  • Monitor performance and perform root cause analysis.
  • Establish and improve processes and procedures with colleagues.

Skills

Systems Software Design
Debugging
Performance Monitoring
Technical Expertise
Process Improvement
Analytical Thinking
Problem-Solving

Education

Associate's Degree
Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office
Excel
Word
PowerPoint

Job description

  • Design, develop, test, debug, and implement systems software
  • Determine systems software design requirements
  • Ensure system improvements are successfully implemented and monitored to increase efficiency
  • Generate systems software engineering policies, standards, and procedures
  • Participate in software development from detailed programming to high-level system design
  • Take responsibility for overall systems infrastructure, including engineering, implementation and integration, and technical services and support
  • Design, implement, install, maintain, and administer infrastructure, including hardware, software, and configurations
  • Monitor overall performance to proactively identify potential issues and tune systems appropriately
  • Perform root cause analysis on failed components and implement corrective measures
  • Establish and improve processes and procedures with colleagues
  • Own projects and participate in disaster recovery exercises
Requirements
  • Associate's Degree and 5–7 years' experience
  • Engineering degree required
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Technical expertise
  • Analytical thinking skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Ability to remain stationary at a desk and/or computer for extended periods
  • Regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities
  • Ability to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery
  • Up to 25% travel likely
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in systems software design, development, and implementation, with a strong focus on infrastructure management and performance optimization. Proficient in generating engineering policies and conducting root cause analysis to enhance system efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Systems Software Development
  • Infrastructure Management
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Engineering Degree
  • Analytical Thinking
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
  • Systems Software Design
  • Debugging
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Technical Expertise
  • Process Improvement
Soft Skills
  • Problem-Solving
  • Analytical Thinking
Certifications & Qualifications
  • Associate's Degree
Industry Keywords
  • Systems Engineering
  • Technical Services
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Configuration Management
Tools & Technologies
  • Microsoft Office
  • Excel
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
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