Systems Engineer (Hardware)
Systems Engineers in this slug lead system-level integration of hardware, software, and mechanical subsystems for physical products and infrastructure—across two broad clusters. The first is AI-powered physical products: autonomous vehicles, robotics, satellites, and defense systems, where the role spans architecture, requirements, and verification across cross-functional engineering teams. The second is large-scale physical computing infrastructure: AI data centers and modular compute systems, where the role centers on integrating mechanical, electrical, and thermal subsystems and leading commissioning and validation activities through deployment. Both clusters share the underlying craft of system-level integration, requirements management, and cross-domain coordination. These engineers typically sit within hardware, systems, or infrastructure engineering organizations, working alongside domain specialists in mechanical, electrical, software, and operations functions.
Skills
What companies are looking for in this role.
Designing and optimizing physical infrastructure systems for large-scale computing facilities including mechanical, electrical, and thermal components
Leading commissioning and validation activities for complex hardware systems from factory through production deployment
Managing cross-functional integration of mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software subsystems
Conducting hardware bring-up, debugging, and troubleshooting across multiple hardware layers and subsystems
Designing and executing comprehensive system validation and reliability testing strategies
Coordinating with vendors, suppliers, and external contractors to ensure equipment delivery and quality standards
Performing root cause analysis and failure analysis on complex hardware and system issues
Developing production-ready designs with focus on manufacturability, assembly, and testability
Building automation tools and scripts to improve system validation, deployment, and operational efficiency
Architecting and validating network infrastructure including switching, routing, redundancy, and segmentation
Defining and implementing system health monitoring, diagnostics, and prognostics frameworks
Leveraging telemetry data and fleet-wide metrics to predict failures and optimize system reliability
Ensuring cybersecurity and deterministic performance in industrial control and operational technology networks
Coordinating across multiple internal teams and external partners to maintain schedule and alignment
Communicating technical concepts clearly with both engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders
Identifying technical risks early and driving resolution of blockers and escalations
Managing and leading multidisciplinary engineering teams with oversight of complex technical programs
Creating comprehensive technical documentation and knowledge transfer materials for reproducible processes
Ownership of end-to-end project delivery from concept through production deployment
Translating customer requirements and operational needs into robust technical specifications
Technology
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