CareerPlan

Systems Engineer, Ground Maneuver Programs

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Full-time$147k–$182k2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10
Security clearance required

Core

Systems engineer supporting ground vehicle programs (wheeled and tracked) by writing requirements, test plans, and reports, running lab/field tests, and ensuring verification evidence.

Role type

Senior IC systems engineer (ground maneuver)

Builds

Military ground vehicles (light tactical to armored) integrated with sensors, effectors, comms, and Lattice OS

Domain

Defense / Ground Systems / Vehicle Integration

Required skills

Systems engineering, test planning, hardware integration, requirements management, military standards compliance, lab/field testing, program prioritization

Preferred skills

Vehicle system integration, environmental/EMI qualification testing, proposal support, Army/Marine Corps customer experience, Python/MATLAB, requirements tools (Jama/DOORS)

Technologies

Lattice OS, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-1275, Jama, DOORS

Responsibilities

Write and maintain system requirements and trace them to verification; Write test plans, run tests, and generate reports; Plan and support qualification testing (environmental, EMI, safety); Support integration builds and troubleshoot with cross-functional teams; Collaborate with safety, reliability, and cybersecurity engineers; Support proposals with feasibility checks and technical write-ups; Maintain program documentation and version control

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC