Software Systems Engineer, Illinois

Job Title: Software Systems Engineer

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Software Systems Engineer to create comprehensive systems and software requirement specifications for a web-based engineering diagnostic tool used to connect with construction equipment for service and testing. This role focuses on software requirement management, gathering, and analysis—not development or software testing. The engineer will document business, functional, performance, and interface requirements to guide C++ and .NET software development efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop system and software requirement specifications for an engineering diagnostic tool.

Document business, functional, performance, and interface requirements to ensure clarity for software engineers.

Analyze and interpret existing C++ software to collaborate effectively with developers.

Document use cases, architecture, logic flow, control/diagnostic algorithms, UI storyboards, database design, and communication interfaces.

Ensure that requirements are clear, unambiguous, and testable.

Essential Skills:

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.

3-7 years of experience in embedded software design, system engineering, or web/windows application design.

Strong technical writing and documentation skills.

Ability to understand and define system architecture design criteria based on user, software, and hardware requirements.

Experience with C++ software development and SQL database design.

Familiarity with CAN and Ethernet communication protocols.

Strong leadership, oral, and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with Jama software for requirement management.

Prior work in a proving grounds environment.

Work Environment:

Hybrid role based in Mossville, IL (3 days onsite, 2 days remote).

Hands-on exposure to proving grounds for system validation and testing.

Fully remote candidates will be considered but will not be given first priority.