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System Engineer

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
Elgin, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026

Important information: To be immediately considered, please send an updated version of your resume to somp767@kellyservices.com.


Title: Systems Engineer I

Pay Rate: $42 per hour

Location: Elgin, IL, 60124

Type – W2 contract (No C2C)

Duration: 2 years (potential for hire based on performance, business needs, and budget)

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Interview Process: Onsite interview required

Role Type: Not a Desktop Support or IT Support role

Travel: No driving required


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of networking concepts, including TCP/IP and Ethernet
  • Hands-on experience with servers
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (required)


Preferred Qualifications

  • CCNA certification (preferred)
  • Experience with Cisco technologies
  • CompTIA Network certification is a plus


Key Responsibilities

  • Participate actively in system-level design and requirements gathering.
  • Provide customer support and test support throughout various phases of the project.
  • Make changes to upgrade existing system designs.
  • Enhance and improve existing technologies for new solutions.
  • Perform root cause analysis to identify system design issues and provide recommendations.
  • Implement solutions to complex problems.
  • Maintain system-level knowledge of video technologies and standards.
  • Utilize networking technologies such as TCP/IP and Ethernet.
  • Apply system engineering and requirements management tools and techniques.
  • Communicate effectively through strong writing, presentation, and other communication skills.
  • Programming customer radio systems


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 1–3 years of relevant experience in systems engineering or a related role.
  • Strong understanding of technologies and standards.
  • Proficiency in networking, including TCP/IP and Ethernet.
  • Proficiency in server and virtualization.
  • Experience with system engineering and requirements management tools and techniques.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.


Skills

  • System-level design and requirements management.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to perform root cause analysis.
  • Proficiency in technologies and standards.
  • Expertise in networking technologies (TCP/IP, Ethernet).
  • Effective communication and presentation skills.
  • Networking experience of 1–3 years.
  • VMWare or virtual machine skill, UNIX/Linux skills.

Salary : $42

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