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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** RFA Engineering - **Location:** Chillicothe, IL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $110,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Command-Line Interface, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, System Configuration, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Systems Architecture, System Testing, Systems Integration, Technical Data Management Systems, Scripting, Computer Network Technologies, Information Technology, Lidar - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=dcbe5fdc16fea051 ## About the Role * Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline. * Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline may be considered in lieu of some experience requirements. * +2 years of professional experience in systems engineering, machine integration, test engineering, automation, data acquisition, or related technical fields. * Demonstrated knowledge of systems engineering principles, including system architecture, integration, validation, verification, and troubleshooting. * Experience working with networking technologies, communication protocols, and system connectivity solutions in laboratory or field environments., * Experience with CAN-based communication networks and industry-standard diagnostic and data analysis tools such as Vector CANalyzer, CANoe, or similar applications. * Working knowledge of Linux operating systems, command-line tools, system configuration, and troubleshooting. * Experience installing, calibrating, validating, and troubleshooting camera, radar, LiDAR, GPS, and other sensor technologies. * Proficiency with Python scripting for test automation, data analysis, workflow optimization, and system validation activities. ## Description This position will apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work. 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