Systems Engineer

Ensure components within a system are working together to achieve a desired function.
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What's it like to be a Systems Engineer?

Systems Engineers are responsible for understanding how the different parts within an engineered system work together. They can work on a broad range of systems, from software and networks, to the physical systems that allow vehicles to function. While a Systems Engineer may not be an expert in every component, they know how each piece integrates within an overall system. This allows them to design, install and update systems that are safe, efficient and performing to requirements. Their role typically involves project management, prototyping, testing and communicating with other specialists.
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Tasks and duties

  • Identifying and understanding the different parts within engineered systems such as software, hardware, vehicles and building infrastructure.
  • Writing requirements for how a system is supposed to perform.
  • Developing prototypes.
  • Installing new systems and providing ongoing maintenance and technical support.
  • Designing tests to verify whether a system is achieving a desired function.
  • Communicating with other engineering specialists throughout research and development.
  • Managing projects which can include budgeting, scheduling and risk assessments.

How to become a Systems Engineer


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You usually need a relevant degree to become a Systems Engineer. Additional study, certifications and registration with professional associations can help you progress your career.

  1. Complete a bachelor degree in computer science, IT, software engineering, mechanical engineering or a related field.
  2. Aim to secure a placement in an internship program while studying. This will provide you with relevant experience as well as guidance and mentorship.
  3. Consider advancing your skills with further study. This could be a systems engineering certification with a professional association or a postgraduate degree such as a Master of Information Technology.
  4. Improve your employability by joining a professional association, such as Engineers Australia or the Systems Engineering Society of Australia.

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How do Systems Engineers rate their role?

Average ratings calculated from 39 Systems Engineers surveyed on SEEK.
Work-life balance
3.9
Job satisfaction
3.9
Career progression opportunities
3.6
Job security
3.8
Pay / Salary
3.5
Variety of work
3.9

Job market trends for Systems Engineers

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Systems Engineer jobs on SEEK
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Projected job growth

National increase over next 5 years
22.2%
2021
2026
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Latest Systems Engineer reviews

Latest reviews from 35 Systems Engineers surveyed on SEEK.

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Nov 2018
Systems Engineering is all about owning your responsibilities, thinking out of the box and time management
Reviewer's Qualification
Master of Computer Science
Experience
10+ years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
Specialisation
Systems Engineering
The good things
If you like challenges and every day should be a different day, Systems Engineering is for you. In most cases, Systems Engineers are jack of all trade especially at the beginning of the career; gradua...
The challenges
Well, for Systems Engineer, every day is a different day. At the beginning of the career, you may have to work late even on the weekends but this is how you learn and progress over the time. The big...
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Jun 2021
Associate System Engineer is a fun environment where you can learn a lot for career progression to System Engineering
Reviewer's Qualification
Master of Information Systems
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
Specialisation
Information Technology
The good things
Activities: Commission and Decommission servers on VMware and Cloud, Virtualization, Change management, Incident Management, Request management, Level 3 issues, Account and access management, Scriptin...
The challenges
Availability of technologies, Scripting, New Technologies, Level Access to Technologies.
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