Engineering Senior Specialist - R&D Systems Engineering
Do you enjoy integrating complex hardware–software systems in demanding industrial environments
Do you thrive in hands‑on engineering roles where you define requirements, debug real hardware, and ensure system‑level performance and reliability?
Partner with the best
Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain. Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization. With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers in oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future.
Fuel your passion
As a Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring image quality, system reliability, and usability across a wide range of industrial inspection applications. You will collaborate across engineering disciplines, support NPI programs, and drive system‑level decision‑making throughout the product lifecycle.
As a Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for:
Defining and managing system requirements by:
Developing system and subsystem requirements with full traceability
Refining system architecture across optical, electrical, mechanical, and software domains
Conducting system‑level trade studies balancing performance, cost, and manufacturability
Leading system integration & troubleshooting by:
Integrating hardware and software components including imaging pipelines and illumination systems
Debugging electromechanical behavior such as articulation mechanisms
Managing technical risks related to imaging, illumination, durability, and reliability
Driving verification & validation (V&V) by:
Executing image quality validation (resolution, noise, lighting performance)
Conducting reliability testing for harsh industrial environments
Analyzing and presenting system performance data
Supporting cross‑functional engineering & NPI by:
Collaborating with EE, ME, Software, Optical, and Manufacturing teams
Supporting NPI programs from concept through release
Providing subsystem‑level technical leadership and mentoring junior engineers
Driving DFMEA and risk reduction activities
To be successful in this role you will:
Qualifications / Requirements
Have bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering
Have 5–10 years of experience in product development or system integration
Have experience with complex electromechanical systems
Have strong understanding of requirements definition, system integration, and V&V methodologies
Have experience working in cross‑functional engineering teams
Have strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
Desired Characteristics
Experience with imaging or optical systems
Familiarity with embedded systems or video/data processing pipelines
Experience with ruggedized or industrial products
Hands‑on debugging across hardware/software boundaries
Experience working where image acquisition, processing, and UI are tightly coupled
Familiarity with requirements management tools
Strong system‑level thinking and ability to drive technical tradeoffs
Typical Scope / Impact
You will own subsystem‑level architecture and integration outcomes, resolve cross‑disciplinary issues, and directly influence image quality, product reliability, and user experience. You will operate across the full product lifecycle—from concept through design, integration, validation, and release.
Work in a Way That Works for You
We recognize that everyone works differently, and that flexibility enables people to perform at their best. In this role, we can offer flexible working patterns, including adjusting working hours to help you balance personal and professional commitments while maintaining productivity.
Working With Us
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well‑being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
Working for You
Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep moving forward, we know we must push boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their contribution. Join us, and you can expect:
Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities
Comprehensive private medical care options
Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
Tailored financial programs
Education assistance
Generous parental leave
Mental health resources
Dependent care support
Additional elected or voluntary benefits
This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.
The annual pay scale for this position is between $101,530.00 - $188,470.00.Candidates for this role (office-based/ hybrid/ remote) must be located in or near the locations displayed above. The pay range/scale displayed above represents Baker Hughes’ good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum for this position at the time of this posting and applies to the possible locations for this position. Baker Hughes will issue a non-bias competitive offer; the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hires, full-time salaries in some U.S. locations, not including equity or benefits. Where an applicant will ultimately fall within the pay range/scale depends on a variety of factors, including, for example, geographic work location, skillset, qualifications, internal pay alignment, level of experience, and demonstrated performance over time. Please keep in mind that the range stated above is the full base salary range for the role and does not include other forms of compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the pay range for this position during the hiring process.
You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Engineering Senior Specialist - R&D Systems Engineering