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Senior Systems Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $166,000–$166,000🗓 2026-07-14 → 2026-09-26

Core

Architect, design, and deliver integrated robotic systems and payloads for defense and maritime applications, focusing on unmanned subsurface vehicles and autonomous capabilities.

Role type

Senior Systems Engineer (Defense Robotics)

Builds

Unmanned systems (e.g., XL-AUV), advanced platforms, and payloads for military customers

Domain

Defense, Maritime, Aerospace

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

System architecture, hardware selection and integration, testing and evaluation, robotic perception, cybersecurity, program management, stakeholder engagement, roadmap management, team coordination

Preferred skills

Robotic/autonomous system design, defense/maritime/aerospace domain experience, product delivery lifecycle knowledge

Technologies

Lattice OS, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, networking

Responsibilities

Own technology solutions deployed to customers; act as subject matter expert for hardware, integration, and cybersecurity; design and implement integrated systems; contribute to reusable technology components; execute development processes for complex robotic systems; support manufacturing, testing, and deployment; mentor junior engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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