Sr. Systems Engineer (Electronics)
Rheem
Fort Smith, AR · Posted October 8, 2026
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About the job
The Systems Engineer IV (Electronics) i s responsible for planning, implementing/executing, and documenting system engineering activities for Rheem electronic controls.
This position will serve our Rheem North America Division, located in Fort Smith, AR (Hybrid) . This role follows our hybrid work arrangement, with team members working in the office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays. Relocation assistance is available.
Active engagement with software, hardware, test, and product development teams over the entire product life cycle to ensure that system engineering work products are planned, documented, and completed.
Document / Define / Update (in conjunction with software, hardware, and extended team) controller system requirements.
Document / Define / Update controller system architecture including key functional blocks, inputs, outputs, and interfaces.
Document / Define / Update (in conjunction with software, hardware, and extended team) system requirements verification plan.
Create / Maintain a controller traceability matrix which maps controller requirements to the associated verification activities and results.
Define / Perform verification activities as required including support of product and component level reliability testing.
Participate in product design reviews to ensure that products have required hardware and software features.
Support manufacturing engineering and suppliers by participating in the development of product test procedures and control documentation
Work closely with customer service team to support product and controller training.
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
Demonstrated ability to work well with others is a matrix team environment.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology (Electrical, Software, or Mechanical)
7+ years of experience with electronic controls and test equipment
Experience with product and component level FMEAs
Experience electronics failure analysis
Ability to read, understand and implement technical procedures, and government regulations
Experience with product and component level FMEAs
Ability to create and interpret a variety of schematic, electrical and mechanical diagrams
Demonstrated proficiency in National Instruments Test Stand and LabView Test Environments
HOW TO STAND OUT
Advanced Degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology (Electrical, Software, or Mechanical)
At Rheem, how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING OTHERS, you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:
Aligning Performance for Success
Applying Business Knowledge
Building Talent
Building Trusted Relationships
Communicating with Impact
Customer-Orientation
Delegating Tasks
Executing/Leading the Team
Facilitating Change
Fostering Relationships/ Emotional Intelligence
Influencing
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Supporting Innovation
Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.
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At Rheem, we engineer products for life. For home life. For work life. For the life of the planet we all share. Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we’re passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our full line of global air and water solutions deliver reliable performance, comfort and energy savings for residential and commercial applications worldwide. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day.
Our Behavior Based Values set us apart:
Listening to Understand – Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objective
Contributing Respectfully - Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respect
Thinking Creatively – Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers’ lens
Acting with Responsibility – Owning decisions and actions, acting with integrity, embracing accountability
Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.
For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, or Vermont.
Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.