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Systems Engineer

Quectelabout 13 hours ago
Richmond, British Columbia
Mid Level
full_time

About the role

Job Summary We are seeking a highly motivated System Engineer to join our product development team focused on IoT solutions . As a System Engineer, you will serve as the technical bridge between our customers and internal engineering teams, ensuring the successful design, integration, and delivery of complex IoT products. You will play a key role in shaping the system architecture, driving cross-functional alignment, and ensuring our products meet functional, performance, and quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities

  • System Architecture & Design
  • Define and document system-level architecture for IoT products integrating hardware, firmware, wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi, BLE, LTE, etc.), sensors, and cloud interfaces.
  • Lead system block diagram creation, interface definitions, and design trade-offs.
  • Requirements Analysis & Specification
  • Work closely with OEM customers to capture use cases and system-level requirements.
  • Translate business and user needs into detailed technical specifications for cross-functional teams.
  • Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Collaborate with hardware, software, mechanical, RF, and test engineering teams to ensure smooth system integration.
  • Identify and mitigate system-level risks early in the development cycle.
  • System Validation & Debug
  • Support DVT/PVT activities by developing and reviewing system-level test plans and analyzing complex issues involving multiple domains.
  • Participate in debugging system-level issues spanning hardware, firmware, and cloud/app layers.
  • Customer Interaction & Support
  • Provide technical leadership in customer meetings, design reviews, and field escalations.
  • Act as a key technical contact for OEM customers during development phases.
  • Documentation
  • Develop and maintain clear, structured documentation including interface control documents (ICDs), system specs, and integration guides.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 1-3 years of experience in embedded systems or system engineering roles, preferably within an ODM or IoT environment.
  • Strong understanding of embedded hardware/software co-design.
  • Experience with wireless technologies: Wi-Fi, BLE, Cellular (LTE/Cat-M/NB-IoT).
  • Hands-on experience with MCUs, RTOS, Linux, or embedded firmware stacks.
  • Experience analyzing logs, system boot flows, and hardware interface interactions (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, etc.).
  • Familiarity with system validation processes (DVT, PVT, EVT).
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to interface with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with cloud integration (e.g., AWS IoT, Azure IoT, MQTT).
  • Knowledge of power optimization, thermal design, and RF coexistence.
  • Exposure to regulatory and compliance aspects (FCC, CE, BT SIG, etc.).
  • Familiarity with IoT verticals such as smart home, industrial automation, or asset tracking.

About Quectel

Telecommunications
501-1000

Quectel’s passion for a smarter world drives us to accelerate IoT innovation. A highly customer-centric organization, we are a global IoT solutions provider backed by outstanding support and services. Our growing global team of over 4,000 professionals sets the pace for innovation in cellular, GNSS, Smart and WiFi/BT modules and antennas. Listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (603236.SS), our international leadership is devoted to advancing IoT across the globe.

For technical support, please contact our FAE via support@quectel.com; for business issues, please contact our sales team via info@quectel.com