Lead Systems Engineer / Systems Engineer III
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 25, 2026.
Position:Lead Systems Engineer / Systems Engineer III
Full-time
Compensation: $135k - $155k
Location: Government Facilities in San Diego, CA
Clearance Level: Secret
Trabus Technologies (TRABUS), a minority-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned small business based in San Diego, has delivered innovative solutions in wireless technologies, cybersecurity, and AI to federal and private sector clients since 2010. With deep expertise in emerging technologies and engineering support for the armed services, TRABUS is recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies for seven consecutive years, reflecting its commitment to solving real-world challenges through technical excellence and innovation.
SUMMARY: TRABUS is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Systems Engineer to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PAC).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Own system-level requirements, architecture, interfaces, technical baselines, integration, verification, and validation for software-intensive Navy C4I capabilities.
- Coordinate software, cybersecurity, configuration management, test, and Government engineering stakeholders and maintain end-to-end requirements traceability.
- Lead technical and release-readiness reviews and resolve complex system integration, interface, and engineering issues.
- Provide technical direction and mentoring to Systems Engineer I/II personnel and coordinate with the Lead Software Engineer / DevSecOps Lead.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Active DoD Secret clearance
- Minimum 7 years of professional systems engineering experience consistent with the eCRAFT ESY3 baseline.
- Demonstrated experience integrating software, web, network, operating-environment, and hardware products from specification through rollout and sustainment.
- Demonstrated requirements management, architecture/interface control, integration/test, verification/validation, and technical baseline management experience.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's-level degree in an Engineering discipline.
DESIRED:
- Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility
- Direct NIWC Pacific/NAVWAR experience supporting Navy C4I systems.
- Demonstrated experience with GCCS-M, MTC2, maritime C2, or comparable afloat/ashore software-intensive mission systems.
- Experience in Agile/DevSecOps delivery environments and coordination across software, cybersecurity, test, and configuration-management functions.
- INCOSE certification is desirable, but not required unless specified by the final RFP.
BENEFITS:
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life AD&D
US citizenship and a final DoD adjudicated Secret Clearance
To apply, go to https://trabus.com/careers and click on “View Openings”
Trabus Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any status protected by federal, state, or local discrimination laws. Trabus Technologies (TRABUS) offers a competitive salary and full range of benefits.