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ETS is hiring a Systems Engineer Lead. The role involves leading a team responsible for the migration management process, implementing new technologies, and ensuring sound project management and delivery across business units. The Systems Engineer Lead coordinates and supervises complex projects, provides operational and technical expertise, and aligns systems engineering technology with business objectives.

Highlights

Guide a team of systems engineers for migration management.
Develop departmental architecture, standards, and guidelines.
Supervise application deployment and ensure technology management aligns with standards.
Master’s degree in computer science or related field required.
3+ years of systems engineering experience needed.
Skills in project planning, technology analysis, and supplier management are essential.
Involvement in organization growth with support for career advancement.
Volunteering benefits include up to an additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work.

Systems Engineer Lead Full Description

Systems Engineer Lead

Job Level : Any
Level of Education : BA/BS
Job Type : Full-Time/Regular
Date Updated : 05/21/2025
Years of Experience : Not Applicable
Will this position have direct reports? : true

Job Description

About ETS:

For more than 75 years, we have amplified products and services based rigorous research and our belief in the power of learning. Driven by our mission to advance quality and equity in education, ETS provides learning solutions, pioneering research and trusted assessments that help guide learners around the world on their path to new possibilities.

Our portfolio of trusted measures include TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE® and Praxis®. Along with research, development and innovation that explores new frontiers in learning and measurement our educational measurement solutions and research contribute to the development of new methods and tools, inform important dialogue with education policymakers, and shed light on critical issues and potential solutions - all with the aim of creating a world where all learners can improve their lives through education.

With new senior leadership at the helm, ETS aims to continue changing the lives of all learners as we expand our organization's global footprint. Our goal is to remain at the forefront of assessment and measurement efficacy within the education and ed tech space as it continues to grow and evolve.

Position Summary:

The Systems Engineer, Lead guides a team of Systems Engineers (SE’s) that are responsible for the migration management process. The primary objective is to ensure that what is developed is what is delivered to business units across ETS. Specifically, the Lead performs a key role in the implementation of new technologies and works closely with other parts of the organization to ensure consistently sound implementation. This position is responsible for coordinating and conducting complex SE projects. Additionally, the Lead coordinates, assigns and supervises the day-to-day activities and goals of the SE teams and provides operational and technical expertise to the department.

Responsibilities:

Lead a team of systems engineers who are responsible for the migration management process.
Develop systems engineering departmental architecture, standards and guidelines.
Ensure that environments across the company are ready for applications, have correct software and hardware and that all system components are at the anticipated versions.
Supervise the deployment of applications to target environments.
Ensure that management of technologies is consistent with established architectural standards.
Maintain ‘as-built’ design documentation for all technologies in use.
Participate in the management of customer service, best practices and benchmarking.
Formulate systems solutions to solve development issues throughout the organization.
Manage and facilitate operations and product supportability roles.
Align SE technology and capabilities to business objectives through extensive research and expertise in the SE field.
Investigate critical technical challenges pertaining to new and established projects.
Lead the project planning process and provide innovative recommendations for process improvements.
Ensure that all products conform to the company’s standards.
Identify process risks or gaps and offer solutions to address these problems.
Maintain knowledge of relevant industry developments and trends and share knowledge with teammates.
Adhere to ethical standards and comply with the laws and regulations applicable to your job function

Experience and Skills

Education, Certifications, or Special Licenses:

A minimum of a Master’s degree in computer science or a related field of study
3+ years of post-baccalaureate experience as a systems engineer.
Experience must include the following: determining technology needs; analyzing new technology and making technology recommendations; using of project planning tools and techniques; and working with and managing technology suppliers.

* The required skills do not need to be maintained over the full term of required experience.

ETS is mission driven and action oriented

We are passionate about hiring innovative thinkers who believe in the promise of education and lifelong learning.
We are energized by cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders. Â In support of this ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you to learn and advance your career growth!
As a not-for-profit organization we will encourage you to lean in to your passion for volunteering. Â At ETS you may qualify for up to an additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work on causes that are important to you!

ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in creating a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

Original Job Description

Systems Engineer Lead

Job Level : Any
Level of Education : BA/BS
Job Type : Full-Time/Regular
Date Updated : 05/21/2025
Years of Experience : Not Applicable
Will this position have direct reports? : true

Job Description

About ETS:

Position Summary:

Responsibilities:

Lead a team of systems engineers who are responsible for the migration management process.
Develop systems engineering departmental architecture, standards and guidelines.
Ensure that environments across the company are ready for applications, have correct software and hardware and that all system components are at the anticipated versions.
Supervise the deployment of applications to target environments.
Ensure that management of technologies is consistent with established architectural standards.
Maintain ‘as-built’ design documentation for all technologies in use.
Participate in the management of customer service, best practices and benchmarking.
Formulate systems solutions to solve development issues throughout the organization.
Manage and facilitate operations and product supportability roles.
Align SE technology and capabilities to business objectives through extensive research and expertise in the SE field.
Investigate critical technical challenges pertaining to new and established projects.
Lead the project planning process and provide innovative recommendations for process improvements.
Ensure that all products conform to the company’s standards.
Identify process risks or gaps and offer solutions to address these problems.
Maintain knowledge of relevant industry developments and trends and share knowledge with teammates.
Adhere to ethical standards and comply with the laws and regulations applicable to your job function

Experience and Skills

Education, Certifications, or Special Licenses:

A minimum of a Master’s degree in computer science or a related field of study
3+ years of post-baccalaureate experience as a systems engineer.
Experience must include the following: determining technology needs; analyzing new technology and making technology recommendations; using of project planning tools and techniques; and working with and managing technology suppliers.

* The required skills do not need to be maintained over the full term of required experience.

ETS is mission driven and action oriented

We are passionate about hiring innovative thinkers who believe in the promise of education and lifelong learning.
We are energized by cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders. Â In support of this ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you to learn and advance your career growth!
As a not-for-profit organization we will encourage you to lean in to your passion for volunteering. Â At ETS you may qualify for up to an additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work on causes that are important to you!

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