371 systems engineer jobs found in Palmdale, CA

Standard Job Description This position is with Advanced Development Programs (ADP), known as the historic Skunk Works.  We are looking for world-class talent for this position to join the 75+ year tradition of creating advanced aircraft and technology. The candidate will join an ADP effort as a Ground Systems Engineer supporting customer programs. Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems, and information technology related responsibilities including design, development, and analysis of computer systems or programs based on and related to user or system design specifications; applying systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users to determine hardware, software, or system functional specifications. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation,...

Standard Job Description You will be the Systems Engineer, Integration Lab Senior (level 3) for the Skunk Works (Advanced Development Program) team which is responsible for turning visionary aircraft concepts into operational reality. What You Will Be Doing As the System Engineer, Integration Lab Sr you will be responsible for delivering hardware‑centric solutions that enable rapid system verification and testing. Your responsibilities will include: Perform system integration, test, and troubleshooting of hardware/software configurations. Design and integrate hardware equipment for the Systems Integration Labs (SIL). Establish Hardware‑In‑The‑Loop (HWIL) and closed‑loop development/testing in the SIL. Interface with software developers, systems engineers, and customers to support verification activities. Maintain design documentation and adhere to configuration‑management requirements. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and...

Standard Job Description This position is for an experienced member of a Skunk Works Systems Engineering team, where you will execute technical work across a portfolio of Skunk Works programs spanning concept development, design, integration, verification, and sustainment.  What You Will Be Doing As a Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3, you will be responsible for contributing to technical solutions in mission systems applications across multiple programs within a Skunk Works portfolio spanning the product lifecycle.  You will work both independently and as part of an integrated, cross-functional team, successfully meeting assigned deadlines given minimal direction while effectively communicating with technical leads and senior program leadership to proactively elevate issues when necessary. You are a specialist in systems engineering, prepared to think creatively to solve complex problems across broad disciplines, adapting to evolving priorities, and frequently interfacing...

Standard Job Description Standard Job Description You will be the Systems Engineer for the Integration and Test team within Advance Development Program (ADP) which is responsible for system integration and verification/validation of hardware and software‑intensive systems. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer Sr you will be responsible for defining verification methods and associated System Integration Lab (SIL) capabilities, creating, maintaining, and executing verification procedures, and reporting test results including status, formal reports, and problem reports. Your responsibilities will include:Apply system engineering techniques to impact the direction of products to design, develop, test, and support software products for multiple programs. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do...

Standard Job Description Standard Job Description You will be the Systems Engineer for the Integration and Test team within Advance Development Program (ADP) which is responsible for system integration and verification/validation of hardware and software‑intensive systems. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer Sr you will be responsible for defining verification methods and associated System Integration Lab (SIL) capabilities, creating, maintaining, and executing verification procedures, and reporting test results including status, formal reports, and problem reports. Your responsibilities will include:Apply system engineering techniques to impact the direction of products to design, develop, test, and support software products for multiple programs. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here....

Standard Job Description You will be the Systems Engineering Lead Senior Staff (Level 5) for the Advanced Development Program (ADP) which is responsible for pioneering cutting‑edge aircraft concepts. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineering Lead Senior Staff (Level 5), you will be responsible for leading high-performance teams in the development and sustainment of air systems, managing program cost, schedule, and technical performance, and pursuing new business with the ability to grow and maintain positive customer relationships. Your responsibilities will include: - Managing systems engineering, configuration management, reliability maintainability & availability, and system safety. - Leading high-performance teams in the development and sustainment of air systems. - Generating cost estimates, creating schedules, supporting reviews, and reporting to senior leadership. - Developing statements of work, managing subcontractors, and ensuring program objectives...

Standard Job Description You will be the Systems Engineer, Integration Lab (level 2) for the Skunk Works (Advanced Development Program) team which is responsible for turning visionary aircraft concepts into operational reality. What You Will Be Doing As the System Engineer, Integration Lab you will be responsible for delivering hardware‑centric solutions that enable rapid system verification and testing. Your responsibilities will include: Perform system integration, test, and troubleshooting of hardware/software configurations. Design and integrate hardware equipment for the Systems Integration Labs (SIL). Establish Hardware‑In‑The‑Loop (HWIL) and closed‑loop development/testing in the SIL. Interface with software developers, systems engineers, and customers to support verification activities. Maintain design documentation and adhere to configuration‑management requirements. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall...

Standard Job Description You will be the Systems Engineer for the Skunk Works Systems Engineering team which is responsible for executing technical work across a portfolio of Skunk Works programs. What You Will Be Doing As a Systems Engineer - Level 2, you will be responsible for contributing to technical solutions in mission systems applications across multiple programs within a Skunk Works portfolio spanning the product lifecycle.  You will work both independently and as part of an integrated, cross-functional team, successfully meeting assigned deadlines across a variety of assignments while effectively communicating with technical leads to proactively elevate issues when encountered. You are an emerging specialist in systems engineering, prepared to think creatively to solve complex problems, adapting to evolving priorities, and frequently interfacing with internal stakeholders and senior engineering leadership. This position is full-time onsite in Palmdale, California...

Standard Job Description This position is for a senior member of a Skunk Works Systems Engineering team, where you will execute technical work across a portfolio of Skunk Works programs spanning concept development, design, integration, verification, and sustainment.  What You Will Be Doing As a Systems Engineer Staff - Level 4, you will be responsible for driving technical solutions in mission systems applications across multiple programs within a portfolio spanning the product lifecycle. You will partner with program management, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams to ensure technical integrity, successful delivery and support of a Skunk Works advanced product. This role requires independent drive, minimal supervision, adaptability to evolving priorities, and the ability to lead tasks to successful completion while interfacing directly with customers and internal stakeholders. This position is full-time onsite in Palmdale, California with occasional travel to government...

Standard Job Description What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer Sr for the Advanced Development Program (ADP) – Skunk Works, you will be responsible for delivering integrated systems engineering support across a cutting‑edge ADP effort, driving requirements, risk, architecture, and airworthiness activities while championing Model Based Systems Engineering. Your responsibilities will include: Tracking and managing program requirements, ensuring traceability and compliance. Conducting risk assessments and mitigation planning across disciplines. Developing and evaluating system architectures and perform technical trade studies. Creating verification and validation plans, supporting airworthiness certification. Driving MBSE adoption and digital transformation initiatives within the team. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s...

ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. SPACE SYSTEMS At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners...

USC’s Administrative Operations IT department is seeking a Senior Security Systems Engineer to provide support for physical security technologies supporting the Department of Public Safety and the university community. Reporting to the Director of Admin Operations IT, this position serves as a subject matter expert and technical resource for USC’s mission-critical physical security technology environment, including access control, video surveillance, alarm monitoring, radio system, wireless mesh and related technologies. The role combines systems engineering and administration with complex troubleshooting, technology planning, project leadership, and the evaluation of emerging technologies. The Senior Security Systems Engineer will independently lead complex technical work while partnering with USC’s Department of Public Safety, university departments, technical teams, vendors, and contractors. The successful candidate will be an experienced security technology professional...

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineering Job Code: 45805 Job Location: Canoga Park, CA Job Schedule: 9/80  Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off   Job Description:...

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Specialist, Systems Engineer -  Systems Development, Verification and Test (SDVT) Job Code: 46178 Job Location: Canoga Park, CA Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have...

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.   We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer supporting Test Operations at our facilities located  in sunny Southern California. In this role you will be working on cutting-edge technology, analyzing, investigating, and resolving moderately complex infrastructure and systems engineering problems. Assignments may include independent responsibility for small to medium projects or significant phase(s) of larger projects and are typically outlined in terms of overall engineering objectives.  DUTIES ANSD RESPONSIBILITIES: Applies engineering knowledge to analyze, investigate, and resolve moderately complex infrastructure and systems engineering problems related to computing systems, operating systems,...

IT Systems Engineer II The Systems Engineer II designs, implements, and maintains the university’s enterprise server and storage infrastructure across cloud platforms and Biola’s on-premises data centers. This role ensures the high availability, performance, and security of critical enterprise IT services, directly supporting the university’s mission and operational excellence. Alignment with Theological Positions The person who fills this position must personally agree with Biola’s Articles of Faith and support the positions contained in its Statement of Biblical Principles and Eschatology Teaching Position. This person may not act or speak in a manner inconsistent with these positions during their employment. Department Information Technology Supervisor Director of IT System Administration Educational Requirements BS in computer science or a related field preferred 2+ years...

Date Posted: 2026-10-08 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E04 ~ 2006 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E04 Position Role Type: Onsite What You Will Do Lead as the chief engineer for a team that is going through several upgrades on a legacy device Work closely with PMO and customer to get to the crypto certification Cost Accounting Manager (CAM) and work with Finance/Scheduler for internal BCRs, IMS planning Product owner/scrum master and running CCBs for defects Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total system solutions Perform bid and proposal efforts  Work system requirements decomposition, CDRL updates and black box or white box testing on Software and hardware integrated crypto systems SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE Qualifications U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:...

Date Posted: 2026-10-08 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E04 ~ 2006 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E04 Position Role Type: Onsite What You Will Do Perform system requirements decomposition from the customer down to the subsystems and be the product owner for systems. Lead a requirements team to align with system architecture and ensure all requirements will be complaint Perform analysis's, architecture and design at all levels of the total system product including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal Perform functional analysis's, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications Provide analyses for the decomposition of customer specifications and system level requirements into sub-system and piece part requirements, and develops verification...

Standard Job Description The Skunk Works is looking for world-class talent in mission systems engineering to join the 70 year tradition of creating advanced aircraft.  This position requires an Avionics System Engineer to use their technical, program, and systems expertise to support the U-2 Program. Preferred candidate will have experience with Avionics specification and integration onto one or more platforms. Candidate will work across all development and sustainment lifecycle stages including requirements development, avionics system design, system integration, avionics unit laboratory checkout, flight testing, and remotely supporting field service personnel with troubleshooting when needed. Candidate duties will include Avionics identification, functionality assessment, compatibility, source selection and platform integration. Candidate will support Subcontractor management as part of this position. The candidate will be expected to work with suppliers to develop and...

Standard Job Description The Skunk Works is looking for world-class talent in mission systems engineering to join the 70 year tradition of creating advanced aircraft.  This position requires an Avionics System Engineer to use their technical, program, and systems expertise to support the U-2 Program. Preferred candidate will have experience with Avionics specification and integration onto one or more platforms. Candidate will work across all development and sustainment lifecycle stages including requirements development, avionics system design, system integration, avionics unit laboratory checkout, flight testing, and remotely supporting field service personnel with troubleshooting when needed. Candidate duties will include Avionics identification, functionality assessment, compatibility, source selection and platform integration. Candidate will support Subcontractor management as part of this position. The candidate will be expected to work with suppliers to develop and...