How to hire an engineering systems analyst

How to hire an engineering systems analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step engineering systems analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an engineering systems analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new engineering systems analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The engineering systems analyst hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   An engineering systems analyst's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, engineering systems analysts from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of engineering systems analysts.

   Type of Engineering Systems Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Engineering Systems Analyst	Computer systems analysts study an organization’s current computer systems and procedures and design information systems solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently and effectively. They bring business and information technology (IT) together by understanding the needs and limitations of both.	$32-56
   Systems Integration Engineer	A systems integration engineer is responsible for evaluating the efficiency and performance of the control systems to support business operations and requirements. Systems integration engineers develop technical solutions from business initiatives that would maximize a team's productivity and increase target performance... Show more	$37-67
   Analyst Lead	The duties of an analyst lead depend on one's line of work or industry of employment. Typically, their responsibilities revolve around performing research and analysis, coordinating with different departments to gather leads and data, reviewing findings, and producing reports and presentations for the stakeholders and other higher-ranking officials... Show more	$35-58

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • MATLAB
   • Data Analysis
   • C++
   • C #
   • Java
   • DOD
   • Linux
   • Missile
   • Software Development
   • Visualization
   • Macro
   • System Design
   • Unix
   • Troubleshoot

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage multiple database platforms for potential performance issues, while conducting research and resolution with attention to detail and thorough documentation.
   • Create custom SAS programs and UNIX shell scripts to generate statistics and analyze data sets of interest.
   • Analyze data from a variety of sources in order to provide business insights using the UNIX operating system.
   • Optimize, upgrade, troubleshoot, maintain, and administer servers in a development, and production environment.
   • Insure data residing on mill file servers (AS/400 and PC) is properly back up and safeguard.
   • Support network and computing infrastructure.

   More engineering systems analyst duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your engineering systems analyst job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An engineering systems analyst salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an engineering systems analyst in Nebraska may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineering systems analyst usually earns less than a senior-level engineering systems analyst. Additionally, an engineering systems analyst with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average engineering systems analyst salary

   $89,433yearly

   $43.00 hourly rate

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   Entry-level engineering systems analyst salary

   $67,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

   Average engineering systems analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$111,931	$54
   2	Pennsylvania	$101,492	$49
   3	Oregon	$100,706	$48
   4	Rhode Island	$97,335	$47
   5	Washington	$94,660	$46
   6	North Carolina	$94,564	$45
   7	Virginia	$93,017	$45
   8	New Jersey	$91,842	$44
   9	New York	$91,608	$44
   10	Massachusetts	$88,320	$42
   11	District of Columbia	$87,826	$42
   12	Texas	$84,658	$41
   13	Illinois	$83,871	$40
   14	Michigan	$81,325	$39
   15	Minnesota	$78,522	$38
   16	Colorado	$77,946	$37
   17	Alabama	$76,697	$37
   18	Oklahoma	$76,169	$37
   19	Georgia	$75,685	$36
   20	Florida	$73,771	$35

   Average engineering systems analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Parsons	$121,760	$58.54	149
   2	Intuitive Surgical	$111,519	$53.61	33
   3	Barclays	$110,383	$53.07	2
   4	Groupon	$109,773	$52.78
   5	Broadcom	$106,542	$51.22	37
   6	Kelley Drye & Warren	$105,835	$50.88
   7	Walmart	$105,053	$50.51	96
   8	Visual Citi	$102,096	$49.08
   9	Ball	$99,620	$47.89	2
   10	Alliance for Sustainable Energy	$98,720	$47.46
   11	Digital Technology	$98,612	$47.41
   12	Knowles	$96,664	$46.47	2
   13	International Paper	$96,127	$46.21	2
   14	T-Mobile	$95,818	$46.07	18
   15	HCSC	$95,513	$45.92	6
   16	Verizon Data Services Inc	$95,380	$45.86
   17	Duke University Health System	$94,930	$45.64	12
   18	Oregon Health & Science University	$94,884	$45.62	3
   19	Aditi Consulting	$94,329	$45.35
   20	Iris Software	$93,887	$45.14

4. Writing an engineering systems analyst job description

   An engineering systems analyst job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an engineering systems analyst job description:

   Engineering systems analyst job description example

   Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.
   Key Job Responsibilities
   
   Responsible for configuring CAD and PDM tools to meet business requirements Provide user support (resolve issues, implement enhancements, provide training) Coordinate with CAD Admins, Engineering Systems Analysts, CAD Librarian and others to support overall use of the CAD system by the business Support other engineering system tools as assigned Contribute to improvement of systems and processes in assigned areas. Identify and lead medium to large improvement efforts.
   
   Predominant Tasks
   
   Learn the company's engineering systems and apply knowledge to support the needs of internal customers. Monitor and support engineering systems with system maintenance, troubleshooting, programming support, user training, and upgrades or changes as required. Identify, develop, test, and implement changes to improve engineering systems and processes. Extract, analyze, and evaluate engineering data. Keep abreast of current developments in engineering system tools and identify opportunities for improvements that apply to our business
   
   Qualifications/Requirements
   
   4 year engineering, computer science, or related technical degree, strongly preferred. 7+ years' experience designing, developing, and configuring systems to support business process requirements and user needs, required. 3 years' experience in mining or machine design, desired. Experience in configuring and maintaining computer-aided design (CAD) and Product Data Management (PDM) tools, strongly preferred. Experience with Autodesk products, desired. Drafting and design experience, beneficial. Experience working with global teams, desired. Knowledge in SAP engineering applications, beneficial Skill with data mining, data reporting, and data analysis tools and techniques, required. Knowledge and experience with one or more programming languages, C# and .net highly preferred, network infrastructure, and databases, beneficial. Understanding of engineering data and engineering change control processes, required. Demonstrated aptitude in learning and applying new systems, tools, and technologies to meet business needs.
   
   Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
   
   Nearest Major Market: Erie

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right engineering systems analyst for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your engineering systems analyst job on Zippia to find and attract quality engineering systems analyst candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit engineering systems analysts, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   If your interviews with engineering systems analyst applicants aren't enough to make a decision, you should also consider including a test project. These are often the best, most straightforward, and least bias-prone ways of determining who will likely succeed in the role. If you don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new engineering systems analyst

   Once you've selected the best engineering systems analyst candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new engineering systems analyst. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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