Top System Engineer Jobs

Leads cybersecurity engineering and DoD Risk Management Framework activities for Navy information systems. Develops RMF artifacts, conducts vulnerability and risk assessments, applies STIGs and SRGs, supports A&A and ATO processes, performs continuous monitoring and compliance testing, and coordinates remediation. Advises government stakeholders, prepares technical documentation and CDRL deliverables, and mentors junior ISSE personnel.

Supports systems engineering across the lifecycle for classified, mission-critical defense systems. Responsibilities include requirements analysis and traceability, technical documentation, systems integration, testing, troubleshooting, sustainment, verification and validation, engineering reviews, and process improvement. The role collaborates with software, infrastructure, cybersecurity, operations, and program teams while supporting DoD and national security objectives in a secure operational environment.

Supports an intelligence mission team by defining, documenting, and validating requirements for AI-enabled enterprise applications. Collaborates with customers, developers, systems engineers, and domain experts; translates requirements into Jira stories and technical specifications; performs functional testing; evaluates AI architectures and model performance; and manages system-level integration tradeoffs through Agile delivery.

Supports systems engineering and safety activities for automated driving kits and vehicle integration. Develops system requirements, use cases, interfaces, MBSE models, operational states, and traceability. Integrates functional safety, SOTIF, and cybersecurity considerations; collaborates with verification teams on testing and safety assurance; coordinates with suppliers and global teams; and performs standards reviews, gap analyses, and technical documentation. The role requires systems engineering experience in automotive, MBSE, or automated driving environments.

Develops data engineering and systems engineering solutions for federal customers. Responsibilities include analyzing requirements, designing system architectures, defining interfaces, leading integration and testing, conducting trade studies, managing configuration, documenting data flows and system designs, and providing technical leadership throughout the systems engineering lifecycle. The role requires experience with data ingestion, schemas, Linux, databases, NiFi, and secure large-scale systems, along with an active TS/SCI clearance and agency-appropriate polygraph.

Lead a systems engineering team supporting Sentinel weapon system deployment. Responsibilities include requirements development and allocation, functional decomposition, interface definition, verification and validation, traceability, systems architecture modeling, and MBSE process development. The role also supports lifecycle cost modeling, sustainability, logistics, system safety, human factors, RAM-C, and stakeholder collaboration across the ground segment of an ICBM system.

Designs, administers, secures, and maintains Windows server and application architectures. Manages Active Directory, virtualization, SharePoint, system configurations, troubleshooting, incident response, automation, and technical documentation. Provides system engineering leadership, supports project planning, develops procedures and user manuals, and recommends technology improvements. Requires an active TS/SCI clearance, U.S. citizenship, onsite work at Fort Bragg, and 5+ years of related experience.

Lead design and implementation of a petabyte-scale unified virtual memory and system software stack for accelerator-based large-scale clusters. Build custom allocators, runtimes, schedulers, and Linux kernel/driver components. Integrate and optimize HPC workload managers, ensure high-throughput resource management, and remove kernel-space bottlenecks for massive parallel jobs.

Designs and reviews NVIDIA GPU and Tegra-based product boards across servers, automotive, robotics, industrial, and consumer applications. Collaborates with architects and cross-functional teams to optimize cost, performance, and schedules; prepares manufacturing documentation; develops improved circuits and functions; and enhances design workflows. Requires extensive board design experience, PCB review expertise, laboratory measurement skills, Linux and Windows proficiency, and strong communication abilities.

Develop and maintain SQL/PL-SQL extraction solutions for PeopleSoft HRMS and Oracle EBS HCM data migrations into Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM. Responsibilities include data mapping, profiling, validation, reconciliation, legacy environment maintenance, documentation, Agile collaboration, and support for mock migrations and production cutovers across federal agencies.

Perform system safety analyses for autonomous vehicle sensing and perception systems. Define safety requirements, metrics, and fail-operational architectures for camera, lidar, radar, sensor fusion, and machine learning subsystems. Lead cross-functional safety projects, apply ISO 26262 and SOTIF methods, guide sensor architecture decisions, analyze field and simulation data, and support safety arguments for public-road deployment. The role also involves data analysis, system-level tradeoffs, and using AI/LLM tools to improve efficiency.

Develop and lead system safety and reliability analyses for a reusable launch vehicle, including FHA, FMECA, FTA, and HAZOP. Integrate analyses across vehicle stages and subsystems, quantify failure probabilities, identify system-level reliability improvements, manage interdisciplinary design risks, and communicate findings to engineers, the FAA, Space Force, and launch customers.

Supports integration, qualification, production readiness, and lifecycle maintenance of workstation, server, and embedded computing platforms. Responsibilities include assembling and configuring hardware, executing functional and stress tests, troubleshooting hardware, firmware, drivers, and system issues, evaluating component changes, documenting results, maintaining engineering records, and supporting prototype logistics, inventory, manufacturing transitions, and lab operations.

Implements, tests, troubleshoots, and maintains in-building DAS and managed wireless networks. Responsibilities include RF benchmarking, spectrum, sweep, PIM, and OTDR testing; fault analysis; interference mitigation; link balancing; technical ticket resolution; AHJ and third-party testing oversight; project documentation; closeout deliverables; and technical guidance to operations and construction teams. The role requires 90% regional field travel and occasional after-hours support.

Develop distributed computing algorithms, performance metrics, and analysis tools for Zoox’s Collision Avoidance System. Analyze petabytes of urban driving data, evaluate system performance, and collaborate with CAS Perception, Planning, Systems Design, Mission Assurance, and QA engineers to define autonomous-driving validation metrics and plans.

Lead or support integration and testing of spacecraft hardware in lab and cleanroom environments. Create AI&T flows, develop and execute test procedures, use test and measurement equipment and GSE, document results, identify risks and facilities needs, and coordinate with systems engineers and external partners during spacecraft acceptance and launch operations.

Designs, develops, integrates, and tests mission-critical ground software, including cloud backends and operator-facing frontend tools. Supports software systems engineering, architecture, distributed-system troubleshooting, stakeholder meetings, technical presentations, and integration with external partners. The engineer develops scalable architectures, manages tasking across program schedules, mentors team members, and may support satellite constellation ground systems, mission planning, CI/CD, secure-by-design architectures, and hardware-in-the-loop testing.

Leads power system planning and studies for utility and renewable energy clients across North America. Responsibilities include HVAC and HVDC analysis, load-flow, short-circuit, transient stability, interconnection, reliability, and system impact studies. The role manages team resources, oversees quality assurance, develops technical processes, mentors engineers, coordinates projects and proposals, supports client engagement and business development, and ensures compliance with applicable standards and project requirements. Travel of up to 20% is expected.

Build scalable simulation and planning systems for complex communications networks. Model hypothetical scenarios, allow users to vary configurations and assumptions, evaluate impacts, compare tradeoffs, identify risks, and integrate simulation capabilities into broader product workflows. The role involves full-stack engineering across design, development, testing, and operations, with emphasis on distributed systems, algorithms, network modeling, and computational reliability.

Build, align, integrate, and characterize optical subsystems and laboratory setups. Perform optical alignment, system validation, testing, troubleshooting, data analysis, and failure investigations. Develop Python-based automation and analysis tools, support sensor prototyping and manufacturing-process validation, document results, and collaborate with electrical, firmware, DSP, software, and mechanical engineering teams.

Lead and execute integration, assembly, and acceptance testing of spacecraft hardware in lab and cleanroom environments. Develop and run AI&T test procedures, maintain test logs and reports, use GSE and test equipment, troubleshoot systems, collaborate with engineers and customers, and support launch operations.

Leads system-level integration and test engineering for the Sentinel strategic deterrent program. Establishes technical baselines, ensures sound engineering processes and quality compliance, supports technical and program review boards, resolves cross-team design issues, advances integration and verification strategies, engages customers and partners, and mentors technical leaders across integrated product teams.

Reviews and assesses RMF authorization documentation for classified information systems, including security plans, control matrices, monitoring plans, and incident response artifacts. Evaluates technical compliance with information assurance directives, performs security design and threat assessments, documents POA&Ms and risk reports, conducts site assessments, and supports incident response activities. The role requires experience with NIST controls, Windows or Linux, virtualization or cloud environments, Splunk, and DoD security compliance.

Lead design, training, and evaluation of multi-modal ML perception models (camera, lidar, radar) for fallback autonomy. Define metrics, curate datasets, implement training and optimized inference pipelines for on‑vehicle constraints, and integrate models into production. Partner with safety, systems, and product teams for validation, verification, and deployment. Mentor engineers and promote ML and software engineering best practices.

Develops and supports semiconductor inspection and metrology systems. Responsibilities include setting up experiments, modeling, scientific data collection and analysis, solving complex technical problems, and working with instrumentation, signal processing, optical or electro-optical systems, electron microscopy, vacuum systems, electron optics, high voltage, and machine control. The role also requires scientific scripting and communicating technical findings through presentations.