Senior Engineer - Software Engineering (System Test & Systems Integration - HVAC Controls)

Carrier World
Will County, IL

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

About this Role

The Senior Systems Testing Engineer will lead system-level testing and validation of embedded software and controls on HVAC equipment, ensuring robust performance in real-world operating conditions. This role focuses on equipment-level and controls testing , requiring strong systems understanding to validate requirements, define effective test strategies, and provide clear readiness status across program milestones. The engineer will act as a key bridge between software, controls, and systems teams to ensure high-quality product delivery.

Role Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute system-level testing on HVAC equipment , including validation of embedded software and controls behavior

  • Develop and own test strategies covering functional validation, regression, and scenario-based testing aligned to system requirements

  • Perform controls testing , validating sequences, logic, and system interactions under varied operating conditions

  • Translate SSRD/SRS into testable scenarios and validation plans , ensuring requirement coverage and traceability

  • Lead integration testing across controller, sensors, actuators, and system interfaces

  • Perform root cause analysis for system-level issues observed in lab, factory, and field environments

  • Represent test readiness and status in Passport gates , including risk identification and mitigation plans

  • Collaborate with systems engineering teams to clarify requirements and ensure testability and completeness

  • Work closely with software, controls, and hardware teams to resolve integration and performance issues

  • Support lab setup, instrumentation, and test execution on physical equipment

  • Contribute to test process improvements , including standardization of test methods and reporting

  • Participate in field trials, factory validation, and customer site issue resolution as needed

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree.

  • 5+ years of systems engineering experience with embedded products

  • 5+ years of integrating and testing complex embedded control systems

  • 3+ years of experience using root cause analysis strategies

  • Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the USA. No visa sponsoring available.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or Technical fields.

  • Experience providing systems engineering support in a cross-competency environment

  • Root Cause strategies include 5 Why’s or 7-Step problem solving.

  • Experience with serial communication protocols such as RS-485 and CAN

  • Experience troubleshooting embedded controls systems

  • Experience in participating in DFMEAs

  • Experience in the use of JIRA/Confluence

  • Familiarity with C, C++ and Linux development

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $79,000.00 - $158,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.

Other Compensation

This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements. 

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

  • Health Care Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives

  • Retirement Benefits

  • Time off and Leave : Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation

  • Disability : Short-term and long-term disability

  • Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment

  • Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account

  • Tuition Assistance

To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate . The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] . We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3  days from Job Posting Date: 14 May 2026

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Use of AI

Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.

Posted 2026-05-14

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