CareerPlan

Staff Systems Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Full-time$132k2026-10-14 → 2026-11-10
U.S. persons only (export control)Security clearance required

Core

Design and integrate mission-critical counter-UAS systems by fusing precision optics, computer vision, embedded compute, and kinetic effectors into portable anti-UAV solutions.

Role type

Staff Systems Engineer (Defense/Robotics)

Builds

Portable anti-UAV kinetic response systems with real-time computer vision and sensor fusion

Domain

Defense technology, counter-UAS, robotics, embedded systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Systems architecture, cross-functional integration, error budgeting, verification and validation, SWaP tradeoffs, MBSE, requirements management, field testing

Preferred skills

Counter-UAS systems, electro-optics, laser subsystems, robotics, computer vision pipelines, embedded compute platforms, DFM/DFA, DoD program leadership

Technologies

Lattice OS, Flow, Jama, Cameo, MBSE, Digital Twins, Qualcomm Snapdragon, NVIDIA Jetson

Responsibilities

Translate mission outcomes into system architectures, lead cross-functional integration, define error budgets, manage technical risk, own V&V plans, conduct field engagements

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with strategic ownership