Senior System Engineer

Refactor Talent; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Refactor Talent in Santa Barbara, CA seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to join a defense-focused engineering team on a full-time, on-site basis. You will design, integrate, and verify advanced electro-mechanical systems and develop control algorithms to support next-generation platforms. The role requires U.S.

citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in systems engineering, strong knowledge of control systems and MATLAB/Simulink, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with emphasis in Control Systems, Signal Processing, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of systems engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of control systems, signal processing, and dynamic modeling.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and electro-mechanical systems.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and verify advanced electro-mechanical systems.
• Develop control algorithms and dynamic system models using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Define hardware and software interfaces across complex subsystems.
• Support laboratory and field testing while analyzing system performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Produce technical documentation and provide engineering leadership throughout development.

Skills

Communication skills

Systems engineering

Control systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Control Systems / Signal Processing)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

We're seeking to connect a Senior Systems Engineer with a leading company in the defense and advanced electromechanical systems industry on a full-time basis. This onsite opportunity is located in Santa Barbara, California. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll join a collaborative engineering team developing mission-critical technologies supporting next-generation defense platforms.

*This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required. Employment sponsorship is not available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, integrate, and verify advanced electro-mechanical systems.
• Develop control algorithms and dynamic system models using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Define hardware and software interfaces across complex subsystems.
• Support laboratory and field testing while analyzing system performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Produce technical documentation and provide engineering leadership throughout development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with emphasis in Control Systems, Signal Processing, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of systems engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of control systems, signal processing, and dynamic modeling.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and electro-mechanical systems.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Expected Pay and Benefits:

• Competitive salary: $140,000–$165,000 annually
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) program
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition assistance and professional development