Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer

Change slows for no one. We all get a choice to either step out of the way and let uncertainty and opportunity go whizzing by or get out in front of it. At Street Smart, we team up with others bent on turning corners instead of cutting them. We are a team of technical and operational experts who relentlessly and intelligently merge on-demand safety equipment with the latest new-era technologies. We design, configure, deliver, and support traffic safety equipment solutions and pioneering technology integrations for road repair, construction projects large and small, security and events across North America.

Street Smart continues growing at an accelerated pace due to the Street Smart Way of doing business and expanding into growing markets. We believe in treating our customers and team members as stakeholders in the business instead of a means to an end. Due to our continued growth, we are seeking a motivated and growth-oriented person to join our team as a System Engineer at our Columbus, MN location. This position is exempt, full-time, and reports to the VP of Technology.

JOB SUMMARY

The Systems Engineer supports the testing, integration, and deployment of AI-enabled devices and cloud services used in mobile security camera trailers and work site security applications. This role is hands-on and cross-disciplinary, with primary responsibilities including AI testing (prompt development and results analysis), device integration, and system troubleshooting. The position involves working with hardware, networking, and cloud platforms to ensure the performance and reliability of solar-powered security solutions. It provides exposure to AI technologies, IoT devices, and real-world security applications while contributing to the advancement of the organization's security solutions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with AI and machine learning testing, including writing prompts, analyzing system responses, and reporting results.

• Support the integration and evaluation of cameras, sensors, IoT devices, and cloud-based analytics.

• Conduct functional and performance testing of AI-driven video analytics and reporting tools.

• Help diagnose and troubleshoot modem and GPS enabled hardware, software, and networking issues in field-deployed systems.

• Support system documentation, test plans, and results tracking.

• Collaborate with senior engineers on solar-powered system integration (PV, batteries, networked power systems).

• Provide hands-on support for prototype builds, production testing, and customer deployments.

• Stay current with new technologies in AI, IoT, and cloud services relevant to mobile security.

• Other duties as assigned in support of the engineering team.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong interest in AI systems, cloud platforms, and IoT devices.

• Ability to write and refine AI prompts and test scripts.

• Analytical mindset with attention to detail for results analysis and reporting.

• Basic knowledge of wired/wireless networking (LTE, Wi-Fi, IP cameras).

• Familiarity with hardware troubleshooting and hands-on system support.

• Eagerness to learn, take direction, and contribute in a team environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software, Applied Sciences or equivalent experience in Data Analytics.

• Experience: 1-3 years of professional engineering work in area of discipline related to AI, IoT, networking, or embedded systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with control box electrical design, solar-battery power management on 12V-48V systems

• Network communications and security

• Familiarity with AI/ML tools or APIs

• Hands-on experience with IP networking and connected devices.

• Interest or background in security, surveillance, or field-deployed systems.

Physical and Mental Demands

The System Engineer is predominantly an office-based role. The primary physical and mental demands include:

• Remains in a stationary position (sitting or standing) 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment, such as a scanner, copy machine and printer.
• Communicates with others in their area of expertise, both internally and externally. Exchanges accurate information in these situations.
• Frequently moves equipment and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Occasionally, the individual in this position will need to stand, reach, bend, stoop, and kneel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include normal vision.
• The office environment will have normal lighting and climate control tolerances.
• Additionally, the office setting will have moderate noise exposure, i.e. business offices with computers, printers, light traffic.
• Travel conditions may involve being in an aircraft or automobile for extended periods of time.
• Work is performed in the business office at a minimum of 40 hours a week.

We go beyond Point A to Point B service and do the hard yards for our customers. But more importantly, we do it right for the people we work with. In addition to a 100% company paid medical and dental plan for individuals, we have worked hard to reduce premiums for couples and families.

In addition to working with an industry-leading team, a few of the benefits to working at Street Smart include:

• Career advancement opportunities
• Company incentive plan with quarterly payouts based on individual and company performance
• Monthly commission plan based on region and individual results.
• Health benefits, with eligibility on the 1^st of the month following your date of hire:
  
  
  
  • 3 medical plans to choose from, including two high deductible health plans (HDHPs) and one PPO plan
  • Health Savings Accounts (when enrolled in a HDHP), with Street Smart contributing $1000-$2000 depending on your plan
  • Dental and vision plans with low employee premiums.
  • Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 100% company paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 100% company paid life insurance at 1.5x your base salary
  
  
  
  
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, with eligibility on the 1^st of the month following your 30^th day of employment. Street Start matches 100% of the first 3% employees contribute and 50% of the next 2% of contributions.
• 11 paid holidays
• 3 weeks of PTO to start (year one is pro-rated based on start date)
• Informal dress code
• Company-provided cell phone
• Tuition reimbursement

What We Value:

Lead from the Front - We never settle for 'good enough.' We continually push ourselves to be better. We rethink, adapt, and innovate solutions at speed - and on the move.

Grind the Hard Yards - We've built a reputation for doing what it takes to deliver success for our customers. We do the hard yards to understand their challenges so we can spot opportunities and provide solutions that make it easier to unleash the potential of their business.

Do it Right - We care about our work, the people we work for, and the people we work with. We take pride in the job and celebrate our successes together. We don't cut corners because what we do saves lives.

Since 1999, Street Smart has been at the forefront of smarter, safer work zones and security innovation. Today, we design, configure, deliver, and support traffic safety equipment solutions and pioneering technology integrations for road repair, construction projects large and small, and events across North America.

If your ambitions drive you to turn corners and deliver success for customers, please reach out to apply.

Street Smart Rental, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. Street Smart Rental, LLC's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), past or present military service, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Street Smart Rental, LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.