Systems engineers work with the processes of modeling, analyzing and designing technologically advanced systems. These systems integrate machines, people, software, hardware, materials, and energy. They are involved in robotics, transportation systems, healthcare systems, societal problems, and all phases of industrial and military research and design. Courses include computer system design, optimization methods, simulation, modeling, control and decision making.

The knowledge of processes of modeling, analyzing, and designing technologically advanced systems gained from a major in Systems Engineering provides a strong career foundation. Graduates understand how systems integrate machines, people, software, hardware, materials, and energy, and they may work in fields as diverse as robotics, transportation systems, resource management, healthcare systems, and all phases of industrial and military research and design. Potential Career Areas Aerospace Defense Transportation Construction Computer systems coordination Facilities management Energy production Consumer products manufacturing Sample Employers Government agencies U.S. Military Defense and aerospace systems companies Medical device manufacturers Automobile companies Entertainment technology producers Transit authorities Consulting firms