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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - NREC - **Company:** Carnegie Mellon University - **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Software Engineering, System Testing, Bitbucket - **Published:** August 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/systems-engineer-nrec-pittsburgh-pa-usa-58912700 ## About the Role trade studies * Support system testing and functional demonstrations * Perform project management tasks (scheduling, staffing, budgeting) for large projects or independently for smaller ones * Contribute to organization-wide methods and standard methodologies for system and project engineering Tasks * Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related field, or equivalent experience * 1-3 years of professional experience with demonstrated systems engineering skills * Demonstrated success in leading, collaborating within a team * Self-motivated, curious, and focused on continuous improvement * Ability to apply big-picture thinking in task execution * Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously * Attention to documentation accuracy and information sharing * Energetic, hands-on leadership Key requirements * comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance * retirement savings program with employer contributions * tuition benefits * paid time off and holidays * life and accidental death and disability insurance * transit pass ## Description Experteer Overview In this role, you guide robotics projects from concept to deployment within a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary environment. You will define requirements, coordinate with leaders and engineers, and apply pragmatic systems engineering to deliver field-ready robotic solutions. You'll balance technical rigor with agility, tackling multi-project initiatives across industries including defense and automation. You will help transform ideas into impactful, real-world systems while partnering with CMU's world-class robotics teams. Compensation / Benefits * Define high-level and detailed requirements and establish priorities to drive architectural consensus * Lead effort analysis, issue resolution, change and risk management, and quality assurance using tracking tools and software development systems (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) * Create and maintain documentation and MBSE artifacts across hardware and software domains * Guide and perform engineering tasks including design and trade studies * Support system testing and functional demonstrations * Perform project management tasks (scheduling, staffing, budgeting) for large projects or independently for smaller ones * Contribute to organization-wide methods and standard methodologies for system and project engineering Tasks * Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related field, or equivalent experience * 1-3 years of professional experience with demonstrated systems engineering skills * Demonstrated success in leading, collaborating within a team * Self-motivated, curious, and focused on continuous improvement * Ability to apply big-picture thinking in task execution * Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously * Attention to documentation accuracy and information sharing * Energetic, hands-on leadership Key requirements * comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance * retirement savings program with employer contributions * tuition benefits * paid time off and holidays * life and accidental death and disability insurance * transit pass ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [Improving Developer Happiness with GitOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/54-improving-developer-happiness-with-gitops) - [42 x 2 Canvases Later: Two Years, Two Minds, Many Lessons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1458-42-x-2-canvases-later-two-years-two-minds-many-lessons) - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) - [Jelena Jelušić - Engineering Management Meetup Success Story Discover How to Host Events Engineers Love](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/924-jelena-jelusic-engineering-management-meetup-success-story-discover-how-to-host-events-engineers-love) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)