Sr. Systems Engineer (Electronics)
Job details
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
- Last confirmed open
- Oct 9, 2026
About this role
The Systems Engineer IV (Electronics) i s responsible for planning, implementing/executing, and documenting system engineering activities for Rheem electronic controls.
This position will serve our Rheem North America Division, located in Fort Smith, AR (Hybrid) . This role follows our hybrid work arrangement, with team members working in the office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays. Relocation assistance is available.
- RESPONSIBILITIES
- Active engagement with software, hardware, test, and product development teams over the entire product life cycle to ensure that system engineering work products are planned, documented, and completed.
- Document / Define / Update (in conjunction with software, hardware, and extended team) controller system requirements.
- Document / Define / Update controller system architecture including key functional blocks, inputs, outputs, and interfaces.
- Document / Define / Update (in conjunction with software, hardware, and extended team) system requirements verification plan.
- Create / Maintain a controller traceability matrix which maps controller requirements to the associated verification activities and results.
- Define / Perform verification activities as required including support of product and component level reliability testing.
- Participate in product design reviews to ensure that products have required hardware and software features.
- Support manufacturing engineering and suppliers by participating in the development of product test procedures and control documentation
- Work closely with customer service team to support product and controller training.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others is a matrix team environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology (Electrical, Software, or Mechanical)
- 7+ years of experience with electronic controls and test equipment
- Experience with product and component level FMEAs
- Experience electronics failure analysis
- Ability to read, understand and implement technical procedures, and government regulations
- Experience with product and component level FMEAs
- Ability to create and interpret a variety of schematic, electrical and mechanical diagrams
- Demonstrated proficiency in National Instruments Test Stand and LabView Test Environments
HOW TO STAND OUT
Advanced Degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology (Electrical, Software, or Mechanical)
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At Rheem, how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING OTHERS, you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:
- Aligning Performance for Success
- Applying Business Knowledge
- Building Talent
- Building Trusted Relationships
- Communicating with Impact
- Customer-Orientation
- Delegating Tasks
- Executing/Leading the Team
- Facilitating Change
- Fostering Relationships/ Emotional Intelligence
- Influencing
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
Supporting Innovation
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Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.
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