Senior Systems and Test Engineer

One Stop Systems; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock equity potential

401K matching

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Three weeks PTO

11 paid holidays

Job summary

One Stop Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems and Test Engineer in Escondido, CA, to architect and validate rugged server designs and lead extensive testing for AI/ML workloads. The role reports to the Engineering Manager and offers a competitive benefits package.

You will drive design verification, collaborate across engineering teams, and manage test plans to ensure reliability in demanding edge environments. Requires 7+ years in a related field and strong Linux, PCIe/NVMe experience.

Qualifications

• BS in Systems, Electrical, Computer Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment and meet schedules.
• Strong proficiency in Linux/Unix environments and CLI.
• Understanding of PCIe, NVMe, and high-speed interconnects.
• Experience developing and maintaining automated test scripts (Python, Bash).

Responsibilities

• Architect high-performance rugged servers around product or customer requirements.
• Manage risk and perform root cause analysis—implementing corrective actions.
• Validate OSS hardware with CPUs/GPUs and NVMe within ruggedized chassis.
• Design verification test plans and technical reports for high-bandwidth systems.
• Lead Thermal, Vibration, and Shock testing.
• Collaborate with Electrical and Mechanical Engineering for hardware revisions.

Skills

Linux/Unix CLI

PCIe/NVMe

Python scripting

Bash scripting

CAD tools

Security clearance

Communication

Relationship building

Test automation

Education

BS in Engineering (Systems/EE/CE)

Tools

SolidWorks

Allegro

Job description

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Senior Systems and Test Engineer

Full Time Professional Escondido, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1040

Salary Range: $137,000.00 To $156,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Senior Systems and Test Engineer

Company: One Stop Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSS)

Why Join Us? At One Stop Systems, we are committed to innovation and excellence. Join our team and contribute to cutting-edge projects in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Company Overview:

One Stop Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: OSS) is a San Diego-based publicly traded technology company and global leader in enterprise class compute solutions for AI/ML, sensor fusion, and autonomy at the demanding ‘edge.’ OSS designs and manufactures the highest performance compute and storage products that enable these rugged AI, sensor fusion and autonomous mobile capabilities without compromise. These hardware and software platforms bring the latest enterprise class data center performance and technology to the harsh and challenging applications, whether they are on land, sea or in the air.

OSS products include ruggedized servers, compute accelerators, flash storage arrays, and storage acceleration software. These specialized rugged and compact products are used across multiple industries and applications, including commercial autonomous applications, as well as aircraft, drones, ships, and vehicles within the defense industry.

The company has annual sales in excess of $60 million, is profitable, cash flow positive, enjoys a solid cash position without domestic debt and has target growth plans in excess of 20% a year. Our markets have significant tail winds being driven by the high priority within the DOD to add AI and/or Autonomous capabilities throughout the military theater as well as strong economic pull within the commercial segment. The market opportunity for OSS types of products is expected to grow to over $2 billion in size.

• Annual salary range $137,000 - $156,000
• Potential for Stock Equity
• 401K Matching
• Competitive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Three weeks of PTO
• 11 Paid Holidays

Position Overview:

As a Senior Systems and Test Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting and validating system designs with limited oversight and responsible for implementing improvements to current or derivative products that will increase value, reduce costs, improve efficiency and/or address quality issues.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to Engineering Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Architect high performance, rugged servers around product or customer requirements
• Manage risk and support root cause analysis – implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Validate the interoperability of OSS hardware with third-party components (CPUs, GPUs, and high-speed NICs) within ruggedized chassis.
• Compose and execute comprehensive design verification test plans and technical reports for complex, high-bandwidth systems involving multi-GPU configurations and NVMe storage.
• Lead Thermal, Vibration, and Shock testing – outsourcing as necessary – to ensure system reliability in tactical edge environments.
• Analyze system bottlenecks in PCIe switch fabrics and optimize data throughput for AI/ML workloads.
• Troubleshoot complex system-level failures, documenting bugs and collaborating with Electrical and Mechanical Engineering teams for hardware revisions.
• Drive improvements to OSS internal processes for development and testing.
• Evaluating and test proposed product design changes and complete deliverables required to complete the change.
• Generating work instructions, providing direction/training to operators/technicians performing procedures.
• Contribute to design documentation including input for technical design reviews
• Communicate as a team member with other function groups, internal and external customers, and outside vendors on a regular basis.
• Work with operations and manufacturing to identify and implement design cost reduction and the identification and qualification of new suppliers.
• Design, develop, and document small to medium scale new processes and test methods.
• Work with a larger team on the design and development of medium to large level new product designs, processes and test methods.
• Demonstrate organizational and interpersonal skills working in a cross-functional environment.

Qualifications:

• Typically requires a BS in Systems, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field with 7 or more years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment to ensure conductive working relationships
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to organize and prioritize workflow to meet established time frames and schedules.
• Strong proficiency in Linux/Unix environments and Command Line Interfaces.
• Understanding of PCIe protocols, NVMe, and high-speed interconnects.
• Knowledge of networking protocols is desirable.
• Experience developing and maintaining automated test scripts (Python, Bash) to streamline regression testing and performance benchmarking.
• Familiarity with environmental testing standards such as MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, and DO-160.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD and Schematic tools such as SolidWorks and Allegro.
• Bill of Material creation and manufacturing process knowledge.
• Active security clearance is desirable.
• Communication Strong written and verbal communication.
• Relationship Building Has the ability to develop relationships with co-workers and to contribute to group solutions.
• Action Plan Able to identify root cause of issues and quickly formulates action plans to resolve them.
• Customer Always does right by the customer, monitors daily and notifies management of quality concerns.
• Positive Attitude Positive attitude with ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across all departments within the OSS Company.
• Company Goals Understands Company and department goals and objectives, and how you contribute.
• Budget Works within the organization's budgetary guidelines while minimizing expenses and maximizing cost efficiency.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to sit at a computer.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• Continually utilized visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard.
• Frequently required to lift/push/carry items up to 25 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.