Last updated 2026-06-18

59 Systems Engineering jobs in San Diego ()

Browse 59 Systems Engineering jobs across San Diego, including Senior Systems Engineer, Systems Engineer, Lead, Crypto-Communications Security Systems Engineer, Specialist, Software Engineering, and Specialist, Software Engineering 1 roles. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.

Systems Engineering jobs in San Diego

Professionals who design, integrate, and manage complex systems throughout their life cycles.

Browse Systems Engineering jobs in San Diego from companies including Northrop Grumman, Boozallen, Shield AI, L3Harris Technologies, L3HHCM20, Fuse Integration, and Saronic Technologies.

  • Common titles include Senior Systems Engineer, Systems Engineer, Lead, Crypto-Communications Security Systems Engineer, Specialist, Software Engineering, and Specialist, Software Engineering 1.
  • Roles span mid, senior, and entry levels.
  • Recent postings include systems engineer, specialist software, engineer systems, engineer survivability, and crypto communications roles.
  • Reported pay for Systems Engineering jobs near San Diego ranges around $110,000-$240,000 annually (P25-P75 across 78 postings that disclosed pay).
  • Explore Systems Engineering salaries in California in Salary Explorer.

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Northrop Grumman

San Diego mid Full Time $168.2k-292.1k/yr
Will be responsible for one or more of the following: * Requirements development, analysis, maturation, and implementation, translating cus… Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Survivability Engineer - Hardware Integration to join our team of…

CHAOS Industries

San Diego senior $110k-240k/yr
Designed and built by top U.S. military veterans and Silicon Valley innovators, CHAOS Industries’ products are powered by Coherent Distribu…
San Diego senior Full Time $125k-232k/yr
Job Description: Lead development teams in defining requirements and conceptualizing communications system architectures for NSA certified… Experience with one of the following engineering functions in encrypted communications products: Systems Engineering Electronic Hardware De…

L3HHCM20

San Diego senior $125k-232k/yr
Job Description: Lead development teams in defining requirements and conceptualizing communications system architectures for NSA certified… Experience with one of the following engineering functions in encrypted communications products: Systems Engineering Electronic Hardware De…
San Diego senior
Senior System Engineer (FSI) Senior System Engineer (FSI) This position requires active U.S. national security clearance and the ability to… Job Description Senior System Engineer Full time Remote / Hybrid Duties and Responsibilities Conduct systems and system-of-systems architec…

Boozallen

San Diego senior
Systems Integration Specialist - - 125755 - Booz | Allen | Hamilton ® arrow-right Our Technology arrow-right arrow-right Missions arrow-rig… Stay Connected with Booz Allen Subscribe Linkedin Twitter INFORMATION FOR Employees International Investors Contract Officers Suppliers Sma…

Sigma Defense

San Diego senior Full Time $130k-165k/yr
Sigma Defense is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our team in San Diego NB, CA. Oversee engineering activities of our networks and information systems.

Ametek, Inc.

San Diego entry
The Systems Engineer will participate in design reviews, perform cost analyses, and support system integration activities. Job Summary The Systems Engineer will execute system designs developed by the Engineering Solutions Group (ESG).

Apple

San Diego mid
Careers at Apple Work at Apple Life at Apple Profile Sign In Search Back to search results Position Sensing Systems… Responsibilities Define position sensing system architectures, use-case requirements, specifications, and validation criteria and document…

Fuse Integration

San Diego senior Full Time
This role elevates systems engineering maturity and ensures predictable system behavior under operational stress. About This Role Fuse is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead mission definition, architecture clarity, and integration risk reduction…

RTX

San Diego mid Full Time
What You Will Do In this Systems Engineer role, you will support the following activities: Core Systems Engineering: Develop system… Industry experience in defense?

BAE Systems

San Diego mid Full Time $118.1k-200.8k/yr
This engineering leadership position involves the complete engineering (ISO certified) lifecycle of products and programs from concept defi… 6+ years’ experience in aircraft Automatic Test Equipment Experience leading a diverse engineering team in project performance, technical p…
San Diego mid Full Time $115k/yr
Our Tactical Communications Radio Product Group is seeking a Product Systems Engineer specializing in wireless systems for Uncrewed Aircraf… The successful Product Systems Engineer will fulfill these responsibilities working collaboratively with Product Management, Program Manage…
San Diego senior Full Time $112.6k-168.8k/yr
Position Overview: The Senior Systems Engineer is a member of the Systems COE and a technical expert responsible for supporting… Preferred Skills and Competencies: Master of Science degree is desired; System Engineering training and/or certification is a plus Experien…
San Diego senior Full Time $133k-163k/yr
Generate required test plans, detailed procedures, and reports collaborating with functional engineering disciplines Ensure that test proce… ESSENSTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITITES: Lead Integration & Test projects as a Project Engineer/Cost Account Manager Solving problems i…

Exthymic

San Diego senior Full Time
Build and lead the systems engineering function - Establish the systems engineering discipline from the ground up — recruiting, hiring,… Strong people leadership experience: hiring, mentoring, and managing engineering teams.

Shield AI

San Diego senior Full Time $170k-250k/yr
The engineer will define system behaviors, operational workflows, and communication architectures across the full lifecycle, from concept d… Job Description: We are seeking a GCS / Communications Systems Engineer to lead the development, integration, and validation of ground…
San Diego mid Full Time
Job Overview We are seeking a versatile Forward Deployed Hardware Engineer to join our technical team. Responsibilities Serve as a multidisciplinary field engineer responsible for mechanical and electrical integration of novel systems and pay…

STR

San Diego mid $110k-151k/yr
Proficiency in C/C++ for systems-level or embedded software development Proficiency in Python for tool development, automation, and integra… STR is hiring an Embedded Systems Emulation Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team of researchers and engineers developing cutting-edg…

Qualcomm

San Diego entry Full Time $99.4k-149.2k/yr
In the role of System Performance Engineer, you will collaborate with software, hardware, and architecture teams to optimize power, perform… Key Responsibilities Enable, profile and analyze complex concurrent system use-cases in both emulation and software environments (Android/L…

Genalyte

San Diego mid Full Time $150k-175k/yr
POSITION SUMMARY The Manager/Staff Systems Engineer will independently apply systems design approaches to projects that have both life scie… Provide product development leadership alongside product development managers to take products from concept to delivery while ensuring qual…

Agile Defense

San Diego mid Full Time $120k-140k/yr
Years of Experience 4+ years Required Skills Apply computer science, engineering principles, and data analysis to design and deliver cost-e… Develops comprehensive solutions that enhance system reliability, scalability, and security.

RADAR

San Diego mid $120k-160k/yr
The System Engineer will own cross-functional features to ensure that performance and quality standards are achieved across all hardware an… You will oversee feature implementation of the integrated system through testing, debug and customer release, and collaborate across all en…

Danaher

San Diego entry Full Time
You will be a part of the Software Team and report to the Senior Manager, Software Engineering, responsible for software… Support DevOps and CI/CD practices for system builds and deployments, enabling reliable, repeatable integration and release workflows.

Barbaricum

San Diego mid
Minimum 3 years of experience using intelligence software and tools, such as: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access) Anal… Key Responsibilities Deliver training and support for intelligence tools and technologies related to: Human Intelligence (HUMINT) Signals I…
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