Associate Systems Engineer (Defense)

TL;DR

Associate Systems Engineer (Defense): Developing, integrating, and verifying complex hydraulic and electromechanical control systems for mission-critical military platforms with an accent on verification and validation. Focus on creating design requirements, developing test plans, and driving real-time system model integration.

Location: Onsite in Goleta, CA (Santa Barbara)

Salary: $85,000–$125,000 Annually

Company

A performance-driven company specializing in high-precision control systems for space and defense applications.

What you will do

• Develop, integrate, and verify complex hydraulic and electromechanical control systems.
• Create and communicate design requirements and coordinate discussions across development teams.
• Define Verification and Validation (V&V) approaches, including verification plans and VCRM.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and automated test scripts for system qualification.
• Drive real-time system model integration to support various test environments.
• Document test results, limitations, and constraints in concise reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, math, or a related field.
• Experience in system development and integration.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
• Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits from day one.
• Flexible planned vacation and a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).
• 401K, retirement savings plan, profit sharing, and employee stock purchase options.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Inclusive and collaborative company culture.