Systems Engineer – Principal Systems Engineer
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California, United States Full Time Engineering Jobs United States Posted 4d ago
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, requirements maturation, interface definition, detailed trade studies, to translate customer requirements into software specifications.
- Develop and maintain engineering artifacts, drawings, documentation and support generation of reports and CDRLs related updates.
- Develop User Stories and Acceptance Criteria for the mission planning products.
- Work closely with software development team to implement new capabilities and ensure requirements are met.
- Support iterative development of UI/UX concepts and designs with customer feedback.
- Ensure compliance with engineering processes and standards and contribute to technical problem‑solving efforts to mitigate risks and resolve issues.
- Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
Requirements
- BS or higher degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics from an ABET accredited university.
- 2+ years of experience OR 0 years experience with a master’s degree in a related discipline.
- 1+ years experience in one or more of the following Systems Engineering activities: operational concept/workflow development, interface analysis, requirements development and management, authoring engineering reports and documentation, participation in major milestones, design reviews.
- 1+ years experience as a Systems Engineer or Product Owner on an Agile software development effort (User Story Development, Backlog Refinement, Release Planning).
- Knowledge of system engineering design methods, including requirements analysis and flow‑down, specification derivation, and interface control documentation.
- Knowledge of electromagnetic theory in the RF spectrum, signals processing.
- Active DoD Secret security clearance investigated within the last 5 years.
- Ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work on‑site in Manhattan Beach (CA) or Melbourne (FL).
Posted July 14, 2026