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System Engineer

Pinnatec
San Diego, CA Part Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/3/2026
Job Description

Pinnatec is looking for a part-time Systems Engineer to support a wide range of engineering work across software, hardware, controls, and product development.

We are looking for someone with a strong foundation in systems engineering, electrical engineering, and practical AI tool usage, but who also brings serious software engineering capability. This role is ideal for a highly adaptable, hands-on engineer who can move between disciplines, learn quickly, solve real technical problems, and contribute wherever needed.

This is not a narrowly defined role. The right person should be comfortable working across software, hardware, firmware-adjacent systems, controls, prototyping, debugging, automation, and internal tool development. We value people who are versatile, resourceful, and excited to build across the stack.

This position will begin as a part-time role (approximately 10–20 hours per week), with the potential to transition into a full-time position after an initial trial period if there is a strong mutual fit.


Expanded role focus

Systems / Electrical / Software / Controls / AI Engineering


What you’ll work on
  • Software engineering across internal tools, product features, automations, and technical workflows
  • Systems- and electrical-level engineering problems
  • Control systems and algorithm development
  • Scripting, automation, and engineering support tools
  • Hardware/software integration
  • Testing, debugging, and prototype support
  • Technical documentation and workflow improvement
  • Practical use of AI tools to accelerate development, research, debugging, and engineering output


What we’re looking for
  • Strong foundation in systems engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, controls, embedded systems, mechatronics, or related areas
  • Meaningful software engineering experience and comfort building real systems, tools, scripts, or applications
  • Strong technical adaptability and ability to work across disciplines
  • Comfortable jumping between software, hardware, systems, and product-level problem solving
  • Confident using AI tools in a practical, high-output way
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with limited hand-holding
  • Available for in-person collaboration


Nice to have
  • Experience with embedded systems, firmware, sensors, or hardware/software integration
  • Experience in automotive, robotics, or product development
  • Hands-on prototyping, testing, and debugging experience
  • Familiarity, app development, UI development


Role structure

This role starts part-time and is intended as a pathway to a larger role for the right person. We are looking for someone who can start at 10–20 hours per week and potentially grow into a full-time position over the coming months.


Starting Pay Range

$28-$38 hourly


Location

La Jolla near UTC, 92122.

Salary : $28 - $38

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