communication-systems jobs in San Diego

The Systems Test Engineer will design, develop, and maintain automated and manual test cases for military communication systems in an Agile, continuous-integration environment. The role requires hands-on testing of software and hardware components, creating test plans and procedures, diagnosing bugs, and ensuring system quality across component, integration, and UAT testing phases.…See more The candidate must have deep knowledge of communication system architectures, phased-array antennas, beamforming, and network communication waveforms. This position requires a four-year engineering or scientific degree plus two years of related system-level testing experience, and a DoD security clearance.

Sr. Systems Engineer leading the design, development, and certification of safety-critical unmanned aircraft systems.…See more You will define development plans and processes, technically lead system requirements through validation and verification, conduct trade studies, and serve as a subject matter expert across domains like avionics, propulsion, flight controls, or data networks. The role requires deep experience with complex safety-critical certification programs, ARP-4754 compliance, and engagement with airworthiness authorities.

Provide security subject matter expertise to systems engineering and program management teams throughout a program lifecycle, from requirements through sustainment. Develop and maintain security documentation including Security Classification Guides and Program Protection Plans, coordinate NSA End Cryptographic Unit (ECU) certifications, and identify security risks and mitigation strategies for communication systems.See more

Lead end-to-end systems engineering for tactical radio products, from requirements definition through design, integration, verification, and post-release support. Decompose system requirements into hardware, FPGA, DSP, and microprocessor subsystems; architect complex communication systems across RF, PHY, MAC, networking, and application layers.…See more Collaborate with subsystem leads, coordinate integration and validation strategies, and oversee software product validation. Provide hands-on technical support at user and developer levels, support system-level debug, and lead technical customer presentations and demonstrations.