Mechanical Systems Engineer
What Does a Professional in this Career Do?
A Mechanical Systems Engineer evaluates and optimizes the systems used in mechanical engineering.
Job Outlook
There were 36 Mechanical Systems Engineer job postings in North Carolina in the past year and 1596 in the United States.
In combination with other careers in the Mechanical Engineer industry, which includes the Mechanical Systems Engineer career, the following graph shows the number of people employed for each year since 2015:
Salary
Many new Mechanical Systems Engineer jobs have salaries estimated to be in the following ranges, based on the requirements and responsibilities listed in job postings from the past year.
National
The average estimated salary in the United States for this career, based on job postings in the past year, is $113,369.
State
The average estimated salary in North Carolina for this career, based on job postings in the past year, is $113,369.
Percentiles represent the percentage that is lower than the value. For example, 25% of estimated salaries for Mechanical Systems Engineer postings in the United States in the past year were lower than $100,708.
Education and Experience
Posted Mechanical Systems Engineer jobs typically require the following level of education. The numbers below are based on job postings in the United States from the past year. Not all job postings list education requirements.
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | 0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 79.89% |
| Master's Degree | 36.65% |
| Doctoral Degree | 17.61% |
| Other | 2.63% |
Posted Mechanical Systems Engineer jobs typically require the following number of years of experience. The numbers below are based on job postings in the United States from the past year. Not all job postings list experience requirements.
| Years of Experience | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 0 to 2 years | 14.82% |
| 3 to 5 years | 40.27% |
| 6 to 8 years | 17.59% |
| 9+ years | 27.32% |
Skills
Below are listings of the most common general and specialized skills Mechanical Systems Engineer positions expect applicants to have as well as the most common skills that distinguish individuals from their peers. The percentage of job postings that specifically mention each skill is also listed.
Baseline Skills
A skill that is required across a broad range of occupations, including this one.
- Communication (30.83%)
- Operations (23.31%)
- Management (19.61%)
- Leadership (17.29%)
- Problem Solving (16.1%)
- Mathematics (15.66%)
- Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) (15.6%)
- Planning (12.47%)
- Innovation (12.22%)
- Research (12.16%)
Defining Skills
A core skill for this occupation, it occurs frequently in job postings.
- Mechanical Design (27%)
- Systems Engineering (29.27%)
- Project Management (23.79%)
- Mechanical Systems (56.15%)
- Mechanical Engineering (58.93%)
Necessary Skills
A skill that is requested frequently in this occupation but isn’t specific to it.
- Ansys Simulation Software (9.65%)
- 3D Modeling (15.14%)
- Computer-Aided Design (20.95%)
- HVAC (10.41%)
- Aerospace Engineering (16.4%)
- Electrical Engineering (10.73%)
- Calculations (4.35%)
- Configuration Management (5.17%)
- Procurement (7.89%)
- SolidWorks (CAD) (12.56%)
- Continuous Improvement Process (3.72%)
- Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA) (12.11%)
- Computer Science (10.91%)
- Electromechanics (9.27%)
- Electrical Systems (7.13%)
- Manufacturing Processes (8.83%)
- Hydraulics (9.91%)
- AutoCAD (11.42%)
- Chemistry (9.65%)
- Machining (7.13%)
- Physics (16.28%)
- MATLAB (9.72%)
- Electronics (4.29%)
- Control Systems (9.59%)
- Structural Engineering (4.1%)
- Systems Integration (12.43%)
- Thermal Management (9.46%)
- Test Planning (7.82%)
- Systems Design (27.57%)
- Engineering Design Process (15.96%)
- Fabrication (10.41%)
- Heat Exchanger (7.82%)
- Finite Element Methods (8.08%)
- Preventive Maintenance (4.04%)
- Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing (5.8%)
- Product Lifecycle Management (9.46%)
- Product Design (4.35%)
- Valves (Piping) (7.89%)
- New Product Development (11.04%)
- Requirements Management (2.52%)
- Commissioning (6.81%)
- Technical Documentation (3.28%)
- System Requirements (3.09%)
- Industry Standards (8.01%)
- PTC Creo (CAD Suite) (11.48%)
- Export Control (20.19%)
Salary Boosting Skills
A professional who wishes to excel in this career path may consider developing the following highly valued skills. The percentage of job postings that specifically mention each skill is listed.
- Physics (100%)
Alternative Job Titles
Sometimes employers post jobs with Mechanical Systems Engineer skills but a different job title. Some common alternative job titles include:
- Mechanical Systems Design Engineer
- Mechanical Systems Design and Analysis Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Fluid Systems Engineer
- Mechanical Commissioning Engineer
- Principal Mechanical Engineer
- Building Systems Engineer
- Design and Analysis Engineer
- Systems Engineer
Similar Occupations
If you are interested in exploring occupations with similar skills, you may want to research the following job titles. Note that we only list occupations that have at least one corresponding NC State Online and Distance Education program.
- Mechanical Engineer (General)
- Automotive Engineer
- Mechanical Design Engineer
- Manufacturing Process Engineer
- Mechanical Product Design Engineer
- Electro-Mechanical Engineer
- Thermal Engineer
- Aerospace Engineer
Common Employers
Here are the employers that have posted the most Mechanical Systems Engineer jobs in the past year along with how many they have posted.
United States
- Boeing (114)
- Blue Origin (57)
- GE Aerospace (52)
- Raytheon Technologies (44)
- Northrop Grumman (42)
- Public Service Enterprise Group (40)
- Tesla (36)
- Jobot (35)
- Olsson (33)
- Honeywell International (28)
North Carolina
- Actalent (6)
- Fluor (3)
- GE Vernova (2)
- Duke Energy (2)
- American Honda Motor Company (2)
- A Society Group (2)
- Carrier Corporation (1)
- Merrick & Company (1)
- Volvo (1)
- Sandvik Coromant (1)
NC State Programs Relevant to this Career
If you are interested in preparing for a career in this field, the following NC State Online and Distance Education programs offer a great place to start!
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