Sustaining Systems Engineer

ZT Systems; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO

Parental leave

Structured training programs

Job summary

ZT Systems is seeking a Sustaining Systems Engineer to assess ECOs, change requests, debug, and create validation plans for mass-produced server platforms. The role emphasizes documenting learnings and shaping future system requirements.

You will work with a cross-functional team to define validation, optimize performance, and ensure reliability and manufacturability across evolving server designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 6+ years server design experience.
• Strong understanding of x-86 system architecture.
• Proactively identify problems and drive timely solutions.
• Collaborative, flexible and adaptable team player.

Responsibilities

• Determine system specifications, I/O processes for hardware/software compatibility.
• Coordinate validation, debugging, and subsystem design.
• Maintain configurations during sustenance and EoL.
• Define validation and debug methods for customer change requests.
• Optimize performance and resolve post-launch issues.
• Ensure manufacturability, reliability, and serviceability.

Skills

x-86 architecture

Platform execution

Hardware–software interactions

Board level development

Systems engineering

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

About The Role

The Sustaining Systems Engineer will be responsible for assessing ECO’s, change requests, debug, and coordination and creation of validation plans to support mass production server platforms. In addition, the Systems Engineer will play a critical role in documenting key learnings and proposing/designing new and complex system requirements for future programs as improved methodologies and system designs evolve on next generation server products.

What You’ll Do

• Determine system specifications, I/O processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility.
• Coordinate the validation/debug/design of subsystems and the integration of the total system.
• Maintain updated overall server and system product configurations as they evolve during the sustenance phase through EoL.
• Work as part of a cross-functional team to define/create validation and debug methodologies for customer change requests, alternative source part validation, 2nd source qualifications, updated FW/BMC/UEFI, etc.
• Optimize system performance and resolve performance problems post launch.
• Ensure and maintain the manufacturability, reliability, and serviceability of designs.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineer or Computer Science and 6+ years of server design experience (alternatively a MS and 4+ years)
• Strong understanding of x-86 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 in an effective manner to achieve set goals
• Ability to identify the elements of a situation/ability to visualize, articulate, and solve problems
• Collaborative, flexible, and adaptable

About ZT Systems

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career‑defining. A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow. Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.

What We Offer

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.

Compensation & Financial Security

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
• Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs
• Company-paid life and disability insurance

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

• Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
• Parental leave and family care support programs

Growth & Purpose

• Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
• Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.

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 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or 2) 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 subject to the foregoing.