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Description

Systems Engineer (Rack & Product Integration) 

Release Date: June 24, 2026

Position

• Systems Engineer (Rack Integration & Product Deployment)

• Hardware Engineering

• Reports To: VP of Hardware Engineering

• FLSA Status: Exempt

• Term: Full-Time

• Compensation: $95,000 - $120,000 per year

• Telecommuting: Hybrid

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Systems Engineer to lead the design, integration, and deployment of complex rack-mounted systems utilizing both Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and custom-designed hardware. This role requires a strong technical background in system architecture, rack integration, electrical and mechanical system design, production support, and customer-facing engineering activities.

The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, takes ownership of projects from concept through deployment, and has experience working within industrial and high-availability environments. This individual will work cross-functionally with Hardware Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Customer Support teams to deliver robust, production-ready solutions that meet customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

System Design & Integration

• Design and develop complex rack-mounted systems incorporating custom and COTS hardware, networking equipment, power distribution, embedded systems, servers, storage devices, and communication equipment.

• Create system-level architectures, integration plans, and installation documentation.

• Develop rack layouts, mechanical assembly drawings, cable routing plans, and power distribution schemes.

• Evaluate and select system components based on performance, reliability, environmental, regulatory, and cost requirements.

• Ensure system designs comply with applicable industry standards and customer specifications.

• Perform system-level trade studies and technology evaluations to support new product development.

Product Development & Ownership

• Lead system development activities from concept through production release.

• Manage technical scope, schedules, risks, and deliverables for assigned projects.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure subsystem compatibility and successful system integration.

• Drive design reviews and coordinate technical decisions across multiple disciplines.

• Support prototype builds, system verification testing, and product qualification efforts.

• Understanding of reliability engineering and maintainability principles.

• Familiarity with CAD tools for rack layouts and system documentation.

Bill of Materials (BOM) & Configuration Management

• Create and maintain detailed system Bills of Material (BOMs).

• Manage product configurations within ERP/MRP systems.

• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), and product lifecycle management processes.

• Ensure documentation packages are complete, accurate, and released according to company procedures.

• Maintain revision control and configuration integrity throughout the product lifecycle.

Production & Manufacturing Support

• Provide technical support to manufacturing and production teams.

• Develop assembly procedures, wiring instructions, test procedures, and manufacturing documentation.

• Assist with troubleshooting production issues and implementing corrective actions.

• Support first article inspections, product releases, and production readiness reviews.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve product quality, manufacturability, and cost.

System Wiring & Installation

• Design and document rack wiring, cable assemblies, power distribution, and grounding schemes.

• Develop interconnect diagrams, wiring schedules, and installation packages.

• Support onsite system installations, upgrades, and commissioning activities.

• Assist customers and field personnel with system integration and troubleshooting.

• Knowledge of power distribution systems, UPS systems, grounding, and EMI/EMC considerations.

Customer & Field Support

• Interface directly with customers to gather requirements and develop technical solutions.

• Participate in technical reviews, customer meetings, and design presentations.

• Support customer acceptance testing, deployment activities, and issue resolution.

• Travel to customer locations as required for installations, troubleshooting, and project support.

Leadership & Mentoring

• Provide technical leadership for system integration projects.

• Lead cross-functional project teams and drive project execution.

• Promote engineering best practices, documentation standards, and process improvements.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in systems engineering, system integration, or rack-level product design.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 10% as required for customer support, installations, and project activities.

Sunhillo is a global leader in surveillance data distribution and conversion products. Headquartered in West Berlin, NJ, within 45 minutes of the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC). Sunhillo handles all life-cycle aspects of surveillance data distribution systems for the Federal Aviation Administration, US Military, civil aviation authorities, and national defense organizations across the globe.