Systems Engineer II

daikinapplied

Carlsbad (CA)

Hybrid

USD 82,000 - 137,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

401K with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Paid sick time

Job summary

Daikin Applied is seeking an embedded systems engineer in Carlsbad, CA. You will design, implement, and maintain embedded software for cooling technology used in data centers, focusing on performance, reliability, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.

You will work with C++ in embedded environments, RTOS, and Linux tools, contributing to software for embedded servers and internal tooling. Hybrid in‑office role with growth opportunities in a global HVAC leader.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
2–4 years of work experience in system‑level design and troubleshooting.
Experience with embedded systems and real‑time OS preferred.
Familiar with thermodynamics, heat transfer, and data center cooling concepts.
Proficient in C/C++ for embedded applications.

Responsibilities

Designs, implements, integrates, and maintains complex embedded systems and subsystems.
Monitors performance, analyzes trends, and applies adjustments to improve efficiency and reliability.
Conducts root‑cause analyses and implements corrective actions.
Participates in design reviews and documents configurations and procedures.
Communicates with customers and teams to resolve escalated issues.

Skills

C++ (embedded)

Real-time OS

Python scripting

JavaScript/HTML/CSS basics

Linux command line

Networking basics

PID control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/Software)

Tools

NetBurner OS

Modbus TCP/IP

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!

Join a company at the forefront of data center innovation.

Chilldyne is a successful startup based in Southern California recently acquired by competitive global HVAC equipment and solutions provider, Daikin Applied. The current team of 20 employees is both innovative and passionate about developing cutting‑edge cooling technologies that reduce environmental impact and improve operational performance. As part of the Chilldyne team, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the future of AI and data center technology with solutions trusted by industry leaders worldwide.

Location:

Carlsbad, CA - Hybrid in office

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under general supervision designs, implements, integrates, and maintains complex systems and subsystems, ensuring configurations and components meet defined functional and performance requirements.
Monitors system behavior and operational performance to proactively identify emerging issues, evaluate system trends, and apply adjustments which will improve efficiency, stability, and overall capability to resolve clearly defined problems, as well as seeks assistance in resolving more advanced problems.
Conducts structured root‑cause and failure‑mode analyses on system components and implements corrective and preventive measures to strengthen system reliability throughout its lifecycle, reviewing and resolving inconsistencies or missing information that could affect findings.
Contributes to cross‑disciplinary teams to establish, refine, and document systems‑engineering processes and procedures, including configuration management, verification, validation, and continuous improvement practices.
Leads general system‑level projects and participates in resilience, readiness, and recovery exercises, ensuring that systems meet continuity, safety, and operational requirements.
Participates in designing, coding, testing, debugging, configuring, and documenting application software for embedded environments and internal tools.
Applies generally accepted programming standards and techniques to assure efficient program logic and data manipulation.
Designs, configures, and maintains disk images for the deployment of embedded servers.
Communicates with customers, interprets embedded system log files, diagnoses problems, and coordinates with subsystem experts to resolve escalated customer service issues.

What's in it for you:

The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.

The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in either Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or similar.

Qualifications:

2 - 4 years of work experience
A background in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or similar engineering discipline with a focus on system‑level design and troubleshooting
Skilled in thermodynamics and heat transfer
C++ in embedded applications
uC/OS, NetBurner OS, or other real‑time embedded operating systems
Basic familiarity with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
Python for scripting, automation, and server applications
General knowledge of liquid cooling systems for datacenters
Familiarity with Modbus TCP/IP, SNMP, EtherNet/IP, or other industrial automation protocols
Feedback control, such as programming and tuning of PID controllers

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Analytical thinking skills
Problem-solving skills
Technical experience with at least one unmanaged programming language: e.g. C, C++
Familiarity with management of Linux systems or extensive experience with command line interfaces for management of other operating systems
General understanding of IP networking / OSI networking model

Benefits: