System Engineer

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom seeks a System Engineer I to join the Imaging & Logistics team. You will image, configure, test, and deploy desktops and tablets, while handling inventory and asset tracking to ensure quality and timely delivery.

You will support security requirement adherence, packaging for shipment to customers and government sites, and maintain required clearances as part of the program.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent IT experience required.
• 0–3 years IT support, hardware deployment, device imaging, logistics, or related operations.
• Good knowledge of Windows OS and hardware troubleshooting; strong attention to detail.
• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs and obtain required security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Image, configure, and deploy desktops, tablets, and similar hardware devices.
• Perform hardware and software testing to verify deployment readiness and quality.
• Receive, inspect, inventory, and track technology assets.
• Apply asset tags and maintain inventory records for accountability.
• Package and prepare equipment for shipment to customer and governmental locations.
• Troubleshoot imaging, configuration, and hardware issues; escalate as needed.
• Follow documented procedures, security requirements, and quality standards.
• Support security requirements for state, federal, or customer programs.
• Obtain and maintain required security clearances and access credentials as needed.
• Support operational improvement initiatives and special projects.

Skills

Windows OS knowledge

Hardware troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Device imaging tools

Asset management systems

Inventory tracking software

Job description

• The System Engineer I role, within the Imaging & Logistics team, supports device imaging, configuration, testing, inventory management, staging, and deployment activities for customer-facing technology solutions.
• This role works closely with the Imaging & Logistics team to prepare, validate, track, and ship hardware while ensuring quality, accuracy, security compliance, and timely delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Image, configure, and deploy desktops, tablets, and similar hardware devices.
• Perform hardware and software testing to verify deployment readiness and quality standards.
• Receive, inspect, inventory, and track technology assets.
• Apply asset tags, maintain inventory records, and ensure asset accountability.
• Package and prepare equipment for shipment to customer and government locations.
• Troubleshoot imaging, configuration, and hardware issues and escalat...
• Follow documented procedures, security requirements, and quality control standards.
• Support programs requiring state, federal, CJIS, or customer-specific security requirements.
• Obtain and maintain required security clearances, background investigations, and access credentials necessary to support assigned programs.
• Support operational improvement initiatives and special projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in Information Technology or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 0–3 years of experience in IT support, hardware deployment, device imaging, logistics, warehouse operations, or technical operations.
• Basic knowledge of Windows operating systems and hardware troubleshooting. Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs. Must be eligible to obtain and maintain required state, federal, customer, or agency-specific security clearances, background investigations, fingerprinting, and access credentials as a condition of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with device imaging and deployment tools. Experience in inventory, warehouse, or logistics operations.
• Familiarity with asset management systems and inventory tracking.
• Experience supporting government, regulated, or security-sensitive programs.
• Ideal Candidate A hands-on, detail-oriented technician who enjoys working with hardware, technology deployment, inventory management, and operational support.
• The successful candidate is dependable, adaptable, able to follow established processes, and capable of meeting the security and compliance requirements necessary to support state and federal customer programs.