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Oct 23, 2026

Full time

Serco San Diego, CA

Qualifications Position Description & Qualifications: Lead Systems Engineer - Navy Security Systems, Force Protection / Anti-Terrorism Hardware and Software: If you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting the U.S. Navy, Serco has a great opportunity for you! As the Lead Systems Engineer supporting our Navy Physical Security Systems work, you will be part of a dynamic team providing systems engineering, configuration management, technology refresh, and mission support for Navy physical and electronic security supporting force protection and anti-terrorism systems.: Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact on the safety and security of our sailors, installations, and mission-critical Navy assets In this role, you will lead technical planning, system baseline management, RDT&E coordination, configuration database development, dashboard reporting, and cross-functional engineering support to help ensure Navy physical...

Oct 23, 2026

Full time

Lead, Systems Engineer

$127,500 - $236,500 yearly

L3Harris Los Angeles, CA

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:...

Oct 02, 2026

Full time

Lead Systems Engineer - San Diego, CA

Serco San Diego, CA

Qualifications Position Description & Qualifications: Lead Systems Engineer - Navy Security Systems / Force Protection and Anti-Terrorism Hardware and Software: If you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting the U.S. Navy, Serco has a great opportunity for you! As the Lead Systems Engineer supporting our Navy Physical Security Systems work, you will be part of a dynamic team providing systems engineering, configuration management, technology refresh, and mission support for Navy physical and electronic security supporting force protection and anti-terrorism systems.: Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact on the safety and security of our sailors, installations, and mission-critical Navy assets In this role, you will lead technical planning, system baseline management, RDT&E coordination, configuration database development, dashboard reporting, and cross-functional engineering support to help ensure Navy physical...

Oct 02, 2026

Full time

Lead Systems Engineer - San Diego, CA 1

Serco San Diego, CA

Qualifications Position Description & Qualifications: Lead Systems Engineer - Navy Security Systems / Force Protection and Anti-Terrorism Hardware and Software: If you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting the U.S. Navy, Serco has a great opportunity for you! As the Lead Systems Engineer supporting our Navy Physical Security Systems work, you will be part of a dynamic team providing systems engineering, configuration management, technology refresh, and mission support for Navy physical and electronic security supporting force protection and anti-terrorism systems.: Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact on the safety and security of our sailors, installations, and mission-critical Navy assets In this role, you will lead technical planning, system baseline management, RDT&E coordination, configuration database development, dashboard reporting, and cross-functional engineering support to help ensure Navy physical...

Sep 21, 2026

Full time

Lead, Systems Engineer- Control Systems Analysis

$127,500 - $236,500 yearly

L3Harris Sacramento, CA

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 Engineer - Control Systems Analysis Job Code: 42123 Job Location: Huntsville, AL or Sacramento, CA Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other...

Oct 14, 2026

Full time

Sr Staff Engineer Systems - Global Hawk Resiliency Thread Lead

$192,800 - $289,200 yearly

Northrop Grumman San Diego, CA

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is...

Aug 24, 2026

Full time

Lead Systems Engineer

$127,500 - $236,500 yearly

L3Harris Yorba Linda, CA

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. Contributes to publishing change notices to system specification and update of requirements databases, architectural models, interface definitions, and trace system and Element level requirements. Document analysis results in reports and briefings for...

Aug 24, 2026

Full time

Lead, Systems Engineering

$127,500 - $236,500 yearly

L3Harris Yorba Linda, CA

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 - Underwater Acoustics, Telemetry, Communications, Data Recording Systems, and/or Radar Job Number: 40407 Job Location: Yorba Linda, CA Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week...

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

Oct 14, 2026

Full time

Electrical Engineer Systems Integrated Product Team Lead

$99,500 - $170,750 yearly

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Poway, CA

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 career opportunity for an Electrical Engineer Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead working in our Unmanned Aircraft Systems group. Under general supervision with limited review, this position is responsible for overseeing the definition, design, and prototype/initial production of one or more electrical sub-systems for a GA-ASI unmanned air vehicle. Subsystems may include Electrical Power, Vehicle Management, Mission Systems, Weapons Systems and more. A successful candidate will be a highly technical engineer in the field of aircraft electrical system design and will also have strong project management skills. This position carries significant responsibility for the successful execution of a program. This position...

Oct 14, 2026

Full time

Senior Lead Engineer, Nuclear & Mechanical Systems

$130,500 - $228,375 yearly

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. San Diego, CA

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. We have an opening for a Mechanical Engineer for Nuclear Design opening with our team in Rancho Bernardo. With consultative direction, this position exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives for the review, research, design, development, and/or solution(s) for a designated engineering system(s) or project(s)/program(s). Functioning in an advisory or leadership role participates in the planning and oversight of the successful resolution and implementation of engineering problem(s) and provides direction and guidance to professional and support...

Oct 14, 2026

Full time

Sr. Staff Systems Engineer – Triton SEIT Development Lead

$192,800 - $289,200 yearly

Northrop Grumman San Diego, CA

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has...

Oct 14, 2026

Full time

Sr Staff Engineer Systems - Engineering Lead

$192,800 - $289,200 yearly

Northrop Grumman San Diego, CA

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems...

Oct 14, 2026

Full time

Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Co-CLS SW Sustainment Integration Lead

$142,200 - $213,400 yearly

Northrop Grumman San Diego, CA

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Please note that this opportunity is...

Oct 09, 2026

Full time

Principal Systems Engineer- Requirements Lead (Onsite)

Raytheon Collins Aerospace El Segundo, CA

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...

Oct 14, 2026

Full time

Systems Engineering Manager

$130,500 - $228,375 yearly

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. San Diego, CA

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Systems Engineering Integration department for a full-time Systems Engineer (SE) Manager with a background in space to join our team located in San Diego, CA DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Planning and Collaboration Participate in the...

Oct 08, 2026

Full time

Program Management Specialist- San Diego

$100,000 - $115,000 yearly

Highbury Defense Group HDG Hybrid (San Diego, CA)

Program Management Specialist | San Diego, CA Applying to this job will open a new window on the employer's web site to apply there. Posted Date 9/26/2026 Description Lyntris is a defense technology company that connects sensing to action across the connected battlespace. Lyntris brings together the talents of Accelint and Vitesse teams under one mission, with each contributing deep expertise within their domain. Combining differentiated hardware, software and mission expertise, Lyntris helps customers sense threats, make sense of complex conditions and act with greater speed, precision and confidence in contested environments. Lyntris supports U.S. and allied defense organizations across every branch — including Navy, Army, Air Force, Space Force and allied partners — spanning strategic, operational and tactical missions and every domain: Space, Air, Land, Sea and Cyber. With more than 200 active defense programs, Lyntris works...

Oct 23, 2026

Full time

Sr. Engineer - Combination Product Inhalation Device Lead

Amgen Thousand Oaks, CA

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them,...

Oct 14, 2026

Full time

Senior Systems Engineer, Lasers and Space Systems

$130,500 - $228,375 yearly

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. San Diego, CA

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions supports critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer with experience in High Power Lasers and Space Systems to join our team in San Diego, CA. The position will provide both technical leadership and systems engineering execution across the full development lifecycle, from concept...

Oct 14, 2026

Full time

Systems Engineer Lead

$118,500 - $207,750 yearly

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Poway, CA

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. With limited direction, this position exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives for the review, research, design, development, and/or solution to advanced technical engineering problem (s). May function in an advisory or project leadership role providing direction to experienced professional staff. Formulates plans, typically long term, for solution(s) development, documentation, and deployment, as well as meeting various compliance, reporting, and safety standards. Evaluates the integration of the engineering solution within the overall engineering environment; and ensures that appropriate documentation, testing, maintenance, and engineering updates completed. Communicates with engineering professionals,...

Oct 14, 2026

Full time

Senior Systems Engineer

$118,500 - $207,750 yearly

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. San Diego, CA

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team located in San Diego, CA. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Systems Engineering (SE) Leadership Lead systems engineering activities for complex defense systems, with an emphasis on space systems and...

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