Sr. Systems Engineer

Carrier•Indianapolis, IN

1d•$79,000 - $158,000

About The Position

The role involves working across the complete product lifecycle — from concept and requirements definition through architecture, integration, and validation — to ensure technically robust, reliable, and compliant system solutions. The position requires strong system thinking, cross-domain coordination, and hands-on experience defining system behavior for embedded, connected, and electro-mechanical HVAC products. You will collaborate with global teams across hardware, software, controls, and validation functions to develop products that meet performance, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
10+ years of experience in Systems Engineering / MBSE (HVAC, automotive/Rail/Aero, or energy systems preferred).
10+ years of experience in systems engineering, lifecycle, functional decomposition, and interface management.
10+ years of experience in authoring and maintaining system-level requirements and specifications.
10+ years of experience with hands-on experience with engineering tools for requirement and documentation management.

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Master’s degree in electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Good understanding of embedded control systems, communication protocols (CAN, RS-485, BLE, Ethernet, Wi-Fi), and cloud-connected features.
Familiarity with HVAC controls, energy management, or smart home systems.
Exposure to connected product ecosystems, OTA updates, and telemetry frameworks.
Awareness of INCOSE SE Handbook and ISO 15288 standards.
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Responsibilities

Define and manage system and subsystem requirements in accordance with INCOSE systems engineering principles.
Develop and maintain functional and interface specifications for control systems, sensors, and communication interfaces.
Define and document system modes, states, and control logic for various operating scenarios.
Ensure requirements are clear, traceable, and verifiable through structured review and validation processes.
Collaborate with hardware, software, and test teams to ensure alignment and integration of design intent.
Drive requirement traceability, issue tracking, and change management using JIRA and Confluence.
Support system integration and validation through functional testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
Contribute to EOL testing, commissioning, and diagnostic strategies for production and field support.
Participate in design and technical reviews to ensure compliance with product and system requirements.
Support continuous improvement of systems engineering methods, templates, and best practices.