System Engineer

Sotalent; Healdsburg (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible scheduling

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Sotalent is seeking a Systems Engineering Lead to join its Healdsburg team, focusing on development and testing of advanced electro-optical and mechanical stabilized systems for national defense.

The role covers full system lifecycle, breaking down requirements, performing trade studies, and guiding integration and testing with production teams to meet project specs while advancing cutting-edge defense technology.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum of 9 years experience with a Bachelor’s, 7 years with a Master’s, or 4 years with a PhD.
• Extensive hands-on experience with precision assembly and hardware testing.
• Strong background in requirements derivation and traceability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment focused on national security.

Responsibilities

• Oversee system integration and performance verification activities.
• Develop comprehensive test plans, procedures, and documentation for precision hardware.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for system-level failures with diverse engineering teams.
• Coordinate system performance modeling and architectural design.
• Develop Concepts of Operations and present technical materials during design reviews.
• Maintain detailed system configurations and troubleshooting guides.
• Support offsite testing events as required.

Skills

System integration

Requirements derivation

Traceability

Test planning

Test automation

Scripting

Agile

Project management

Hardware testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Jama

Job description

Position Title: Systems Engineering Lead

Our client is a premier employee-owned technology firm specializing in sophisticated security solutions for national defense. They are currently seeking a highly technical Systems Engineer to join their Healdsburg team to focus on the development and testing of advanced electro-optical and mechanical stabilized systems.

In this role, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of system development. This includes breaking down complex requirements into specific hardware and software functions, performing trade studies, and conducting system performance analysis. You will serve as a bridge between development and production teams, ensuring that integration and testing activities successfully meet all project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee system integration and performance verification activities.
• Develop comprehensive test plans, procedures, and documentation for precision hardware.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for system level failures alongside diverse engineering teams.
• Coordinate system performance modeling and architectural design.
• Develop Concepts of Operations and present technical materials during design reviews.
• Maintain detailed system configurations and troubleshooting guides.
• Support offsite testing events as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related technical field is required.
• Minimum of 9 years experience with a Bachelor degree, 7 years with a Master degree, or 4 years with a PhD.
• Extensive hands-on experience with precision assembly and hardware testing.
• Strong background in requirements derivation and traceability.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with a focus on national security.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Jama for requirements and test management.
• Proficiency in scripting for data analysis and test automation.
• Experience with Agile or Scrum project management methodologies.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as MIL-STD, ISO, or ASME.

Compensation and Benefits

• The salary range for this position is 120,000 to 165,000 per year, depending on experience and education.
• Our client offers an exceptional benefits package reflecting their employee-owned structure. Highlights include a 5 percent company contribution to your 401k and an additional 5 percent contribution to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Other benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, fitness and vision reimbursements, flexible scheduling, and paid parental leave.

Candidates must pass a criminal background check and a Department of Transportation drug test to be eligible for hire. Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.