Lead Systems Engineer jobs in California

Senior Mission Lead Systems Engineer, Commercial Payloads

San Jose, California

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About the role Muon seeks a Senior Mission Lead Systems Engineer to join our Mission Engineering team. At Muon, we are developing multiple missions to help understand and act on Earth and climate intelligence. As a Senior Mission Lead Systems Engineer, you will serve as the technical lead for a specific Muon mission, owning the end-to-end technical success from concept through on-orbit operations for our most demanding missions, spanning both government and high-assurance commercial programs. T

Full-time

USD 190,000.00 - 219,000.00 per year

Lead Systems Engineer Western Range

Santa Maria, California

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Job ID: 2618374 Location: Santa Maria, CA, US Date Posted: 2026-10-23 Category: Engineering and Sciences Subcategory: Systems Engineer Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 25% of the time Minimum Clearance Required: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC seeks an experienced and energetic Senior Principal Systems Engineer to directly support the modernization of the space launch ranges, meeting mission req

Full-time

USD 180,001.00 - 220,000.00 per year

Lead Systems Engineer

Hybrid in El Segundo, California

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Job Number: R0252375 Systems Engineer, Lead The Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in Space Communication Systems? You understand your customer's environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer focused engineering solution. Join us. The world can't wait. You Have:

Full-time

USD 99,000.00 - 225,000.00 per year

Lead, Systems Engineer

Carlsbad, California

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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 Trus

Full-time

USD 127,500.00 - 236,500.00 per year

Lead, Systems Engineer

Los Angeles, California

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Full-time

USD 127,500.00 - 236,500.00 per year

Lead Systems Engineer

Yorba Linda, California

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Full-time

USD 127,500.00 - 236,500.00 per year

Lead Mission Systems Engineer

Seal Beach, California

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Lead Mission Systems Engineer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Mission Systems Engineer to join our Experimental Systems Group (ESG) located in Seal Beach, CA; with options to work from El Segundo, CA Aurora, CO or Herndon, VA to support development of new first-of-kind space vehicles and missions. ESG supports a variety of government customers spanning technology domains, and is an extremely fast-paced, responsive develop

Full-time

USD 153,000.00 - 207,000.00 per year

Lead Software Systems Engineer

Seal Beach, California

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Lead Software Systems Engineer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Systems Engineer to join the SATCOM Mission Planning Software Engineering team in Seal Beach, CA. The SATCOM Mission Planning team is a critical part of the U.S. military's nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) network, providing nuclear-survivable connectivity. Our team develops software tools and services for advanced satellite and gr

Full-time

USD 171,700.00 - 232,300.00 per year

Lead Corporate Systems Engineer

Pasadena, California

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job summary: Our client is looking for a Lead Corporate Systems Engineer for a contract to hire opportunity located in Los Angeles, CA or Tampa. FL. This is a hybrid role (3 days onsite). location: Pasadena, California job type: Contract salary: $65 - 70 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Location Requirement This position is open only to candidates who currently reside in one of the following approved locations: Tampa, FL or Los Angeles, CA. Position Ov

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USD65 - USD70

Lead Aircraft Systems Certification Engineer

Los Angeles, California

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Lead Aircraft Systems Certification Engineer On site Los Angeles County | Full-time | up to $260,000 base + strong equity A well-backed aviation technology start-up with a substantial commercial pipeline is strengthening the team taking its aircraft and propulsion technology through FAA approval. Reporting directly to the CTO, you will shape the certification path, working closely with the FAA and engineering teams to resolve the challenges of introducing new technology. This is a hands-on techn

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Full-time

USD230,000 - USD260,000

Lead, Systems Engineer- Control Systems Analysis

Sacramento, California

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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 Trust

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Senior / Lead Systems Engineer (AWS Cloud Architecture)

Remote

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Senior / Lead Systems Engineer (AWS Cloud Architecture) Employment Type: Contract Location: Mostly Remote Candidates must be local to the DC/MD/VA or Eagan, MN area ship required per government contract Clearance: Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance We are seeking experienced Senior and Lead Systems Engineers to support FAA cloud modernization initiatives. Qualified candidates will have strong experience in AWS cloud architecture, hybrid infrastructure design, systems integration, s

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Lead Systems Engineer

Remote

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Our professional services client is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to help modernize and support the global infrastructure. If you enjoy solving difficult systems challenges, building reliable automation, and taking complex infrastructure projects from planning through production, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Key Responsibilities Lead End-to-End Infrastructure Implementations: Own infrastructure solutions throughout the entire lifecycle, from requirements gather

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Full-time

124,000 - 160,000

Lead Security Systems Solutions Engineer

Remote

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My name is Gaurav and I'm a Technical Recruiter at First Tek. We are currently sourcing candidates with the following skills. Kindly forward your resume if interested, do share with your friends and colleagues as well. Job Title: Lead Security Systems Solutions Engineer Location: Remote (UCAN/PT time zone preferred) Client: Major Entertainment Company Duration: 1 Year Start Date: ASAP Travel: Approximately 15% regional travel Job Summary: Seeking a Lead Security Systems Solutions Engineer to

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Lead Systems Engineer - Space, Viasat Government

Remote or Vermont

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About us One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team. What you'll do As a Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer, you will serve as

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USD 180,500.00 - 285,000.00 per year

Lead Systems Engineer, Mission Autonomy, Active Clearance

Costa Mesa, California

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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and c

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USD 191,000.00 - 253,000.00 per year

Lead Program Systems Engineer, Cyclops (remote considered)

Remote or Huntsville, Alabama

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Long Wall Company was created in 2024 to accelerate missile defense technology for the U.S. and our allies. We specialize in ballistic missile defense and are developing Cyclops, a low-cost, mass-producible interceptor. We also produce containerized launchers and offer low-cost targets for threat replication. The future of global security depends on defensive technology that redefines cost, magazine depth, and distribution to deter and defend against evolving threats. Join us. WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Full-time

USD 150,000.00 - 230,000.00 per year

Lead AI Systems Engineer- Autonomous Driving

Sunnyvale, California

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Company Description We Are Bosch. At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people's lives. Our areas of activity are every bit as diverse as our outstanding Bosch teams around the world. Their creativity is the key to innovation through connected living, mobility, or industry. Let's grow together, enjoy more, and inspire each other. Work #LikeABosch Reinvent yourself: At Bosch, you will evolve. Discover new directions:

Full-time

USD 185,000.00 - 215,000.00 per year

Lead ATM Systems Engineer

Remote

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Candidates must be able to work on-site in Buffalo, NY, for one week per month as part of the role's regular work arrangement. Advanced round interviews will be conducted in person. Overview Join a highly visible engineering team responsible for the technology that powers M&T Bank's ATM and TCR ecosystem, supporting millions of customer transactions annually. As a Technical Engineer IV supporting ATM and TCR technologies, you will serve as a technical specialist and senior engineering resource

Full-time

USD 116,400.00 - 194,000.00 per year

Lead Systems Test Engineer

El Segundo, California

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Job Number: R0249912 Systems Test Engineer, Lead The Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in the DoD? You understand your customer's environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to interpret contemporary capabilities and translate into measurable test criteria to ensure mission needs are met makes you an integral part of delivering a mission-focused engineering solution.

Full-time

USD 99,000.00 - 225,000.00 per year

Lead Systems Engineer jobs in California, USA