Systems Engineer

Post Date

Apr 14, 2026

Location

Petaluma,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

94954
US
Aug 04, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Computer Engineering

Req #

LAX-84a0e63d-e316-46f6-841b-0a867cb3d6f7

Pay Rate

$112k - $175k (estimate)

Job Description

A lead defense contractor is looking to hire a Systems Engineer II that will be working full time onsite in Petaluma M-Fri. The Systems Engineer II works with our Design team to develop a variety of innovative Unmanned Systems for defense and commercial applications. This position will interact with Controls Engineers to allocate requirements and develop architectures to drive simulation models. These development efforts will generally be small focused design teams, which will require engineers to use a range of skills and tools across traditional engineering, computer science, and mathematical disciplines. Because of the nature of the development efforts, the engineer will need to work on a variety of stages of development including requirements definition, concept design, prototyping, detailed design, validation and verification testing. This position pays between $112-$175 depending on years of experience.

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Required Skills & Experience

7-10+ years of Systems Engineering experience, preferably in UAS/aerospace or fast‑moving R&D environments
Experience with requirements, system architecture, and verification/validation, using tools such as DOORS
Hands-on integration and test experience (flight test a plus); comfortable working directly with hardware
Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (IP protocols, OSI model); RF and software experience are bonuses
Thrives in small, fast-growing teams and can balance requirements/architecture (~50%) with test planning/execution (~50%)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.