• Senior Systems Engineer

    Actalent (Santa Barbara, CA)


    Job Title: Senior Systems EngineerJob Description

     

    This position offers the opportunity to shape new products from inception and enhance existing ones. The successful candidate will closely collaborate with customers to develop system concepts, technical requirements, and product specifications. You will oversee systems design throughout the entire development lifecycle.

    Responsibilities

    + Work collaboratively with customers to develop system concepts, technical requirements, and product specifications.

    + Oversee systems design from concept to completion.

    + Provide technical leadership throughout the development lifecycle.

    + Report progress to management and customer representatives.

    + Support systems integration and customer trial activities.

    + Generate technical requirements and specifications, manage requirements, and ensure compliance traceability.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in MATLAB.

    + Experience working cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers.

    + Strong background in systems design and PCB design.

    + Knowledge in electrical engineering, radar, and sonar.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience in architecture development, interface definition, system modelling, algorithm development, data analysis, and conducting trade studies.

    Work Environment

    The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, and software engineers. A strong background in PCB design and familiarity with radar and sonar technologies are essential. The position requires technical leadership and involves reporting to management and customer representatives.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Santa Barbara, California.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $220000.00/yr.

     

    Benefits include medical, dental and vision, life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, 3% 401K contribution (no matching required), company events.EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Santa Barbara,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.