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Junior Systems Engineer

Actalent
Santa Barbara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/30/2025 CLOSED ON 12/30/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Systems Engineer position at Actalent?

Job Title: Junior Systems Engineer
Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineer to join our team in Santa Barbara, California. As a premier undersea acoustics engineering and manufacturing company, we specialize in supplying advanced SONAR solutions for the US Navy. Our technical expertise, customized design capabilities, and diverse manufacturing abilities have led to our products being deployed in virtually every class of underwater Navy system currently in operation. Located just five minutes from the beach, we pride ourselves on having a culture of innovation and first-class customer service. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment where employees can develop their careers by taking on new responsibilities and providing innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Gather and analyze requirements for system development.
  • Conduct data analysis to support system concept and design definition.
  • Develop algorithms to enhance system functionality.
  • Generate technical requirements and specifications.
  • Manage requirements, ensuring compliance traceability and verification.
  • Design systems and define system architecture.
  • Develop computer-based performance models in MATLAB.
  • Present findings and technical information to customers and senior leadership.
Essential Skills
  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 5 years of experience as a Systems Engineer.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB for performance modeling.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience in developing computer-based performance models in MATLAB to support system concept/design definition.
Work Environment

Our office is located in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA, just five minutes from the beach. We foster a culture of innovation and first-class customer service. The work environment is challenging yet rewarding, providing opportunities for career growth through taking on new responsibilities and offering innovative solutions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Santa Barbara, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

Benefits include medical, dental and vision, life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, 3% 401K contribution (no matching required), company events.
EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Barbara,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $110,000 - $180,000

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