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Sr Systems Engineer
2025-07-10 Sterling St James LLC Santa Barbara,CA
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Sr Systems Engineer
Santa Barbara, CA
Onsite Role
9/80 schedule
Onsite Role
9/80 schedule
$125,000-$180,000 + Bonus + Full Benefits + SIGNING BONUS / PAID RELOCATION
We are looking for a Sr Systems Engineer at our location in Santa Barbara, California. We provide sub-systems and components for critical systems on a modern military vehicles.
- Stabilized Turret Drive Systems
- Integrated Weapon Systems (full turret from mechanical design to fire control electronics and software)
- Ammunition Handling
- Data Control and Distribution
- Power Management and Distribution
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide systems engineering support for the design, development, integration, test, and verification of highly complex electro-mechanical systems.
- Interface with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders to generate component and subsystem specifications.
- Define hardware and software interfaces between subsystems.
- Develop, test, analyze, and document turret fire control algorithms.
- Build linear and nonlinear dynamic models and simulations to evaluate system performance.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance for development teams.
- Support lab and field testing.
- Generate technical documentation (plans, reports)
- Occasional travel required
QUALIFICATIONS
- BS with an emphasis in Control Systems and Signal Processing
- 5 to 10 years industry experience
- Classical and modern control systems design knowledge
- Signal processing and data analysis knowledge.
- Hands-on experience working with the hardware and software aspects of electro-mechanical systems.
- MATLAB/Simulink knowledge
- Proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail
- High level of motivation and willingness to learn.
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to access US export-controlled information.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
- MS with an emphasis in Control Systems and Signal Processing preferred.
Ideal Candidate
- BS with an emphasis in Control Systems and Signal Processing
- 5 to 10 years industry experience
- Classical and modern control systems design knowledge
- Signal processing and data analysis knowledge.
- Hands-on experience working with the hardware and software aspects of electro-mechanical systems. *having experience being hands on with hardware is highly preferred.
- MATLAB/Simulink knowledge
- Proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail
- High level of motivation and willingness to learn.
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to access US export-controlled information.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
- MS with an emphasis in Control Systems and Signal Processing preferred.
- Turret fire control systems design, integration, and test experience preferred.
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits on day one.
- Flexible planned vacation.
- 401K, Retirement Savings Plan, profit share, and employee stock purchase options.
- Tuition reimbursement program up to $15K per year.
- Inclusive company culture.
- Work a 9/80 schedule with every-other Friday off!