Lead Systems Engineer / Systems Engineer III

TransMedics, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(k)

Life AD&D

Job summary

Trabus Technologies (TRABUS) in San Diego, CA is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to own system-level requirements, architecture, and verification for Navy C4I capabilities.

The role requires an active DoD Secret clearance, a minimum of 7 years of systems engineering experience, and collaboration with software, cybersecurity, test, and government stakeholders to ensure end-to-end traceability and successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Minimum 7 years of professional systems engineering experience.
• Experience integrating software, web, network, operating-environment, and hardware products.
• Requirements management, architecture/interface control, integration/test, verification/validation, and technical baseline management experience.

Responsibilities

• Own system-level requirements, architecture, interfaces, technical baselines, integration, verification, and validation for software-intensive Navy C4I capabilities.
• Coordinate software, cybersecurity, configuration management, test, and Government engineering stakeholders and maintain end-to-end requirements traceability.
• Lead technical and release-readiness reviews and resolve complex system integration, interface, and engineering issues.
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to Systems Engineer I/II personnel and coordinate with the Lead Software Engineer / DevSecOps Lead.

Skills

Active DoD Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's-level degree in Engineering

Job description

• Government/Military

Position: Lead Systems Engineer / Systems Engineer III

Full-time

Compensation: $135k - $155k

Location: Government Facilities in San Diego, CA

Clearance Level: Secret

Trabus Technologies (TRABUS), a minority‑owned, service‑disabled veteran‑owned small business based in San Diego, has delivered innovative solutions in wireless technologies, cybersecurity, and AI to federal and private sector clients since 2010. With deep expertise in emerging technologies and engineering support for the armed services, TRABUS is recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of the nation’s fastest‑growing private companies for seven consecutive years, reflecting its commitment to solving real‑world challenges through technical excellence and innovation.

SUMMARY

TRABUS is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Systems Engineer to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PAC).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own system‑level requirements, architecture, interfaces, technical baselines, integration, verification, and validation for software‑intensive Navy C4I capabilities.
• Coordinate software, cybersecurity, configuration management, test, and Government engineering stakeholders and maintain end‑to‑end requirements traceability.
• Lead technical and release‑readiness reviews and resolve complex system integration, interface, and engineering issues.
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to Systems Engineer I/II personnel and coordinate with the Lead Software Engineer / DevSecOps Lead.

REQUIREMENTS

• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Minimum 7 years of professional systems engineering experience consistent with the eCRAFT ESY3 baseline.
• Demonstrated experience integrating software, web, network, operating‑environment, and hardware products from specification through rollout and sustainment.
• Demonstrated requirements management, architecture/interface control, integration/test, verification/validation, and technical baseline management experience.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's‑level degree in an Engineering discipline.

DESIRED

• Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Direct NIWC Pacific/NAVWAR experience supporting Navy C4I systems.
• Demonstrated experience with GCCS‑M, MTC2, maritime C2, or comparable afloat/ashore software‑intensive mission systems.
• Experience in Agile/DevSecOps delivery environments and coordination across software, cybersecurity, test, and configuration‑management functions.
• INCOSE certification is desirable, but not required unless specified by the final RFP.

BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)
• Life AD&D

US citizenship and a final DoD adjudicated Secret Clearance

Trabus Technologiesis an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any status protected by federal, state, or local discrimination laws. Trabus Technologies (TRABUS) offers a competitive salary and full range of benefits.