Kforce has an enterprise client that is seeking a Systems Engineer III in Redmond, WA. This is a highly collaborative position that interfaces with production, engineering, and IT teams. This work takes place in an active satellite production facility. Responsibilities: * Provide first line support for integrated hardware and software on production automation systems; These systems include custom automated test equipment, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) for automated manufacturing lines, associated interfaces with flight components and controllers, and interfaces to back-end networking, databases, and manufacturing execution systems; This first line support will be include rotating weekly after hours on call shifts * Testing and Troubleshooting: Conduct thorough testing of integrated production systems to identify and resolve any technical issues, ensuring proper functionality and reliability; Document all issues and communicate effectively with technical engineering team members; Work may include Python program debug, physical and logical network troubleshooting, and industrial controls debug (i.e. Programmable Logic Controllers, data acquisition systems, test chambers, sensors and I/O) * Deployment and Commissioning: Assist development team with bring-up of new systems, including some programming (Python), configuration and on-boarding to network and back-end systems * Provide feedback to development teams and contribute to building and maintaining a high-performing, connected, safe and maintainable factory