requirements-engineering jobs in San Diego

As a Systems Architect, you will design and architect safety-critical flight systems for autonomous aircraft, defining novel control functions, decomposing aircraft and system architectures, and allocating functionality across vehicle, pilot, and support systems. You will perform trade studies, collaborate with safety and systems analysts to meet regulatory requirements, derive and validate requirements and interfaces, and support development through certification.…See more The role requires 7+ years of experience designing and integrating complex aerospace systems, a strong systems engineering background, and the ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a dynamic startup environment.

The Systems Engineer – Mission Definition will define certification and operational approval strategies for autonomous aircraft systems, develop training and deployment documentation, and support system architecture and requirements development. The role requires capturing system requirements and interfaces to drive avionics hardware and software development, performing operational safety assessments, and providing engineering expertise in design, development, test, and validation of vehicle-level functions.…See more The position demands a FAA-certificated pilot (Commercial or Airline Transport) or dispatcher with 7+ years of experience designing, integrating, and testing complex safety-critical aerospace systems, combined with a strong systems engineering background and the ability to translate real-world operational challenges into system requirements.

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.

The Systems Engineer applies systems engineering discipline to define, develop, integrate, and test complex in vitro diagnostic medical devices. Responsibilities include capturing user requirements, authoring system and subsystem requirements documentation, conducting hazard and risk analysis, managing configuration and change control, driving system integration and root-cause analysis, and coordinating with development, testing, clinical, and cross-functional teams.…See more The role requires a BS in engineering, 10+ years of industry experience, proven medical device development background, and proficiency in systems engineering methodologies including requirements decomposition, architecture, design reviews, and risk management.

As a Senior Software Technical Product Manager at Illumina, you will drive software design decisions for sequencing instrument platforms by translating user needs into product concepts and requirements. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams (firmware, hardware, test) on release planning, backlog prioritization, and requirements management while creating wireframes, workflow diagrams, and formal specification documents.…See more The role requires deep involvement in use case development, competitive analysis, risk identification (FMEA, cybersecurity), and Voice of Customer advocacy across clinical, research, and applied segments. You'll manage scope and change control for multiple concurrent instrument development efforts while ensuring compliance with medical device regulations (IEC 62304, FDA guidance) and best practices in formalized requirements engineering.

The Senior Systems Engineer will design, develop, and support communications and encryption devices, providing technical expertise in cryptographic technologies and deployment strategies. Responsibilities include advising on cryptographic equipment deployment, analyzing emerging threats, conducting technical analysis of cryptographic products for acquisition decisions, liaising with vendors on device lifecycle, and supporting leadership with briefings and fielding decisions.…See more The role requires 5–15 years of cybersecurity, systems engineering, or network security experience, along with strong analytical, problem-solving, and written communication skills. A bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field is required.

This Systems Engineer role at General Atomics involves preparing and executing program milestone reviews (SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, TRR, AR), developing systems engineering documentation and contract deliverables, and supporting requirement verification using MBSE models and DOORS. The engineer will interface with customers during program shaping and requirements derivation, provide direction to technical staff, and resolve complex engineering problems.…See more The position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering (or master's with less experience) plus progressive experience applying engineering principles, MBSE/SysML tools, and systems engineering processes including risk and change management.