Top Remote Systems Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Design and guide secure, scalable enterprise and cloud architectures (DNS, Azure, AWS, on-prem). Lead cloud migrations, implement monitoring, integrate hybrid environments, present technical briefings, and mentor staff while ensuring security and performance for a mission-focused government client.

Lead design, implementation, optimization, and troubleshooting of enterprise networks and hybrid infrastructure. Apply systems engineering and cybersecurity principles, mentor junior staff, evaluate solutions, and support secure facilities and client engagements with ~15-25% travel.

Senior hands-on cloud systems engineer responsible for designing, automating, and supporting Azure infrastructure and PaaS services. Leads IaC deployments (Terraform/ARM), implements CI/CD/DevOps practices, manages AKS/Kubernetes and container platforms, ensures compliance and availability, mentors teams, and collaborates with engineering, data, and architecture stakeholders.

Develops, tests, and releases embedded software for connected vehicle products. Performs systems requirements, integration, verification/validation, and collaborates cross-functionally to deliver connectivity features and resolve product software issues.

The Systems Engineer on Database Administration will support database installations, optimization, maintenance, and work with teams to enhance query performance.

Design, install, and integrate aircraft mechanical systems and components. Create 3D CAD models, installation layouts, and detailed drawings. Manage PLM/BOM data, apply GD&T and tolerance stack-ups, support prototypes and production, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure manufacturable, maintainable aircraft hardware.

The Research Engineer will collaborate with scientists to develop and validate machine learning models for speech technologies, manage scalable training systems, and design tools for accessibility to non-technical users.

Design and validate high-performance microgrid control systems using EMT and dynamic modeling. Build detailed models of generation, storage, loads, and protection; simulate contingencies and grid interactions (including ERCOT requirements); support SIL/HIL testing, supplier evaluation, field validation, and post-event analysis to ensure stability and performance for large datacenter-connected microgrids.

Lead mission-level systems engineering from concept through on-orbit operations: develop mission concepts, requirements, system models, CONOPS and budgets; drive cross-disciplinary trades, manage V&V and reviews, mitigate risks, serve as primary technical customer interface, and provide technical direction across hardware, software, ground, and operations teams.

The L3 Systems Engineer will provide full-time remote support for Microsoft-centric environments, focusing on administration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of cloud and server systems. Candidates must possess strong proficiency in Microsoft technologies, networking, and cybersecurity, alongside excellent communication skills.

As a Senior/Staff ML Systems Engineer at Quilter, you'll design and maintain ML infrastructure for automated PCB component placement, manage data pipelines, and lead systems design reviews while ensuring project efficiency and reliability within a fully distributed team.

Perform systems and software engineering tasks including analysis, design, development, testing, integration, debugging, and documentation. Support API-driven, low-code/no-code BPMN-based automation platforms (Appian, Salesforce, Nintex) with SQL Server and .NET, collaborate with Agile teams, and maintain secure remote work practices for CUI-bearing government projects.

Lead design and build Benepass's internal AI platform: agents, tool interfaces, retrieval, evals, workflow runners, and observability. Accelerate the engineering SDLC with AI-assisted coding, CI/CD integrations, quality automation, and testing. Ship reusable primitives and agentic workflows, enable company-wide automation, set standards and guardrails, and partner across teams to drive adoption and measurable outcomes.

Lead the design and build of an internal, company-wide AI platform: agents, retrieval/RAG, evals, workflow runners, and CI/CD integrations. Accelerate engineering SDLC with AI-assisted coding, testing, and quality gates, then generalize platform primitives across non-engineering teams for automation, observability, and safe production use.

Summer internship to build production-facing realtime intelligence for a mobile app that optimizes campus quest participation. Design context-aware quest logic, detect stalls/drop-offs, suggest micro-actions, instrument evaluation loops, and ship components on top of existing realtime systems to improve behavioral outcomes like IRL quest completion and retention.

Technical owner for integrating and validating new transit features on the GATN guideway. Design requirements and integration scenarios, run track tests, assess safety function health from logs and metrics, drive triage and release readiness, and improve test suites, tooling, and processes to ensure safe, available system operations.

Provide Level 2 technical support and implementations for MSP clients, troubleshooting desktop/server/network issues, configuring hardware/software, managing backups, EDR remediation, RMM usage, and updating client documentation. Act as escalated resource on service tickets, support projects, maintain certifications, meet KPIs (MTTR, CSAT, utilization, SLA), and coordinate with service coordination and project management.

Provide systems engineering support for M-Code aviation receivers including platform and weapons integration, requirements development and traceability, ICD development, technical analysis, trade studies, SIL testing coordination, roadmap and schedule development for PNT/NAVWAR capabilities, and preparation of technical reports.

Provide senior systems engineering support to the MAR JPO across Test & Evaluation, Avionics Integration, and Cybersecurity. Perform T&E planning and analysis, platform integration and ICD assessment, vulnerability and threat evaluations for PNT systems, conduct trade studies, prepare technical reports, and support S&A task execution.

The role involves managing and developing advanced Google Sheets systems, automating workflows, and supporting data-driven decisions across teams.

The Systems Engineer I role focuses on engineering tasks in client environments, managing endpoints, identity, and core systems, while documenting and troubleshooting issues effectively.

The Systems Engineer II leads systems work within client environments, executing changes, managing identity systems, and improving documentation and automation, while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure efficient outcomes.

Develop and optimize ultra-low-latency, high-performance trading infrastructure in modern C++. Implement and tune order execution, market data connectivity, multi-threaded systems, and risk modules. Profile and benchmark real-time systems, collaborate with quants and traders, and maintain robust, fault-tolerant continuous trading operations.

Lead design and implement deep mobile platform integrations (primarily iOS) across the Graykey product. Debug across layers (Python, native C/C++, OS userspace and kernel), analyze crash dumps and disassembled binaries, drive features from design through production, mentor engineers, and collaborate with firmware and product teams to ensure reliable multi‑device, multi‑OS operation.

Engineer and maintain cloud-based application deployments as as-a-code (AaC) using CI/CD pipelines. Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot tools like TeamWork Cloud, Cameo, and Cassandra; integrate applications with workflow/ticketing systems; develop integration interfaces (Python, PowerShell, Groovy); implement IDAM solutions; build test plans and documentation; and use DevOps tooling (Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab). Active TS/SCI with CI poly and DoDD 8140 Security+ CE required.