Will “Systems Engineer” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

Unknown Chance of Automation

Sadly, the research paper did not provide any information about this occupation. Maybe have a look at our directory?

Job Description

Design or configure voice, video, and data communications systems. Supervise installation and post-installation service and maintenance.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 15-1143.01

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Telecommunications Engineering Specialists”.

Also Known As…

Tasks for “Systems Engineer”

Document procedures for hardware and software installation and use.
Order or maintain inventory of telecommunications equipment for customer premises equipment (CPE), facilities, access networks, or backbone networks.
Work with personnel and facilities management staff to install, remove, or relocate user connectivity equipment and devices.
Supervise maintenance of telecommunications equipment.
Provide user support by diagnosing network and device problems and implementing technical or procedural solutions.
Inspect sites to determine physical configuration, such as device locations and conduit pathways.
Document user support activity, such as system problems, corrective actions, resolution status, and completed equipment installations.
Implement system renovation projects in collaboration with technical staff, engineering consultants, installers, and vendors.
Test and evaluate hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability, or compatibility with existing systems.
Assess existing facilities' needs for new or modified telecommunications systems.
Estimate costs for system or component implementation and operation.
Develop, maintain, or implement telecommunications disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity.
Instruct in use of voice, video, and data communications systems.
Review and evaluate requests from engineers, managers, and technicians for system modifications.
Use computer-aided design (CAD) software to prepare or evaluate network diagrams, floor plans, or site configurations for existing facilities, renovations, or new systems.
Communicate with telecommunications vendors to obtain pricing and technical specifications for available hardware, software, or services.
Prepare system activity and performance reports.
Prepare purchase requisitions for computer hardware and software, networking and telecommunications equipment, test equipment, cabling, or tools.
Document technical specifications and operating standards for telecommunications equipment.
Manage user access to systems and equipment through account management and password administration.
Consult with users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements for proposed system modifications or technology purchases.
Monitor and analyze system performance, such as network traffic, security, and capacity.
Implement or perform preventive maintenance, backup, or recovery procedures.
Implement controls to provide security for operating systems, software, and data.
Keep abreast of changes in industry practices and emerging telecommunications technology by reviewing current literature, talking with colleagues, participating in educational programs, attending meetings or workshops, or participating in professional organizations or conferences.
Install, or coordinate installation of, new or modified hardware, software, or programming modules of telecommunications systems.

Related Technology & Tools

Computer servers
Local area network LAN analyzers
Jack termination tools
Trenchers
Insulation resistance testers
Cable analyzers
Aerial bucket trucks
Tone generators
Fish tapes
Compaction tampers
Optical time domain reflectometers OTDR
Fiber optic tweezers
Optical power meters
Cable plows
Fiber scribes
Open end wrenches
Amplifier probes
Soldering irons
Fiber optic cable strippers
Wire wrap guns
Digital power meters
Polarity testers
Wire locators
Fiber optic strippers
Infrared thermometers
Digger derricks
Fiber optic fault locators
Cable tie guns
Phillips head screwdrivers
Wire pullers
Punch down insertion tools
Infrared fiber meters
Spectrum analyzers
Electricity monitors
Flat head screwdrivers
Fiber optic cable splicers
Multimeters
Winches
Fiber optic power meters
Tone test sets
Coaxial cable testers
Cable cutters
Scanners
Voltage testers
Power saws
Combo crimping tools
Radio interference detection RID devices
Continuity testers
Nut drivers
Portable drills
Fiber optic fusion splicers
Personal computers
Laser printers
Field inspection microscopes
Circuit testers
Pipe benders
Wire mappers

Access management software
Microsoft Excel
Wireshark
Oracle Java
Symantec
Virtual private networking VPN software
Linux
NovaStor NovaBACKUP
Microsoft Outlook
Autodesk AutoCAD
SiteMaster SiteSmart
Microsoft Office
McAfee
Zmanda Amanda
Practical extraction and reporting language Perl
Spreadsheet software
Computer aided design CAD software
UNIX
Microsoft Exchange Server
Requirements analysis software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Antivirus software
Project scheduling software
IBM Lotus 1-2-3
IBM Rational Requirements Composer
Avaya Identity Engines
Call accounting software
Microsoft Word
Network management software
Microsoft Windows
IBM Notes
Web browser software
Web design software
IBM Domino
Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition VBScript
Nagios
Structured query language SQL
2AB iLock Security Services
Microsoft Visio
Cisco Systems Cisco Traffic Analyzer