Principal Systems Engineer — Lead Defense Systems Integration

Fuse Integration; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Annual bonuses

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

A defense technology firm in San Diego seeks a Principal Systems Engineer to lead multidisciplinary teams in developing innovative communication systems. The ideal candidate should have over 12 years of experience in engineering, strong leadership skills, and the ability to integrate hardware and software systems. Responsibilities include defining system requirements, conducting research, and overseeing testing. This position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including unlimited PTO after two years.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of related experience in technical fields.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Software, RF, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to engineering teams.
• Lead integration of hardware, software, and network systems.
• Develop system requirements and specifications.

Skills

Technical leadership

Systems integration

Analytical problem-solving

Customer communication

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

EVMS systems

Requirements management software

Job description

A defense technology firm in San Diego seeks a Principal Systems Engineer to lead multidisciplinary teams in developing innovative communication systems. The ideal candidate should have over 12 years of experience in engineering, strong leadership skills, and the ability to integrate hardware and software systems. Responsibilities include defining system requirements, conducting research, and overseeing testing. This position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including unlimited PTO after two years.