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Systems Engineer

Salient Motion
Location
Torrance, CA
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$130,000-$150,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or a closely related engineering discipline.
  • 2+ years of systems or product engineering experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand how subsystems interact and how requirements flow from the system level down to hardware and software.
  • Strong written communication skills for authoring clear technical documents.
  • Ability to manage multiple open threads, track action items to closure, and keep stakeholders informed.
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with requirements management tools (JAMA, DOORS, or equivalent).
  • Exposure to formal design review processes (PDR, CDR) in aerospace, defense, or complex hardware context.
  • Coursework or project experience in systems engineering methodology (V-model, MBSE, functional decomposition).
  • Interest in applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices; hands-on MBSE experience is a plus.
  • Prior internship or co-op in aerospace, defense, or hardware product development.
What the job really is

As a Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for authoring and maintaining system-level requirements, coordinating with various engineering disciplines, and managing engineering deliverables for design reviews and customer submissions. You will also facilitate engineering sessions, track action items, and ensure effective communication among teams while maintaining traceability between verification activities and requirements artifacts.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation + equity
  • Exceptional healthcare benefits, Medical is 100% covered by the company
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401K
Things to weigh
  • Salary range is $130,000-$150,000, which may be competitive but is not guaranteed in all markets.
  • The role emphasizes autonomy and a lean approach, which may require self-motivation and adaptability.
  • The company is described as a fast-moving startup, which may imply a dynamic work environment with potential for rapid changes.
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