Entry Level Systems Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineer to join Sonatech LLC in Santa Barbara, California. Sonatech LLC is a premier undersea acoustics engineering and manufacturing company focused on supplying advanced SONAR solutions for the US Navy. With a culture of innovation and first-class customer service, our challenging and rewarding work environment provides opportunities for career development through new responsibilities and innovative solutions.

Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Salary: $110,000 - $180,000
Schedule: Full-time, Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture development, interface definition, system modelling, algorithm development, data analysis, and trade studies
• Provide technical leadership throughout the development lifecycle
• Progress reporting to management and customer representatives
• Support systems integration and customer trial activities
• Generation of technical requirements and specifications, requirement management, compliance traceability and verification
• Provide technical direction to subject matter experts including mechanical, electrical, software, transducer, and signal processing engineers

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering or a bachelor's degree in EE with 5 years' experience as a systems engineer
• Excellent analytical skills
• Experience developing computer-based performance models in MATLAB to support system concept/design definition
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including experience presenting to customers and senior leadership
• US Citizenship required and ability to obtain a DoD security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering
• Experience with underwater acoustic positioning systems for tracking and navigation
• Understanding of underwater acoustic principles
• Knowledge of electronic systems with embedded software applications

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and paid vacation and sick time
• 3% 401K contribution (no matching required)
• Company events