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Senior Systems Engineer, C2 Integration

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $166,000–$166,000🗓 2026-09-11 → 2026-09-27

Core

Design and manage next-generation unmanned aerial systems (UAS) with terminal guidance, long-range intelligence, and unsupervised autonomy, integrating software and hardware for complex electro-mechanical and aero-performance design.

Role type

Senior Systems Engineer (Defense/UAS)

Builds

Unmanned aerial systems (Anvil, Altius, Ghost) and autonomy stacks for remote operations

Domain

Defense technology, aerospace, robotics, AI, sensor fusion

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Systems design, integration, and test; electro-mechanical design; aero-performance design; simulation and rapid prototyping; automated test script development (Python, MATLAB); distributed systems debugging

Preferred skills

Complex robotic systems; IP-based networks; mission systems and communications; aviation airworthiness

Technologies

Python, MATLAB, Lattice OS

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end solution development by defining requirements and system architecture; design and maintain system components meeting functional/performance requirements; conduct testing and debugging for reliability and scalability; collaborate with hardware engineers and product managers for seamless integration; define and document software engineering processes and practices

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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