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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Sentar, Inc.
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Satcom, System Testing, Systems Integration
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/4d7d2b9b-e403-4cea-80b9-a49266e7816b

## About the Role

Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI Clearance

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience

Experience:

 * Minimum 8 years of experience supporting systems engineering, integration, testing, or certification of DOW or mission-critical systems
 * Experience supporting communications systems, including airborne, shore-based, or SATCOM environments
 * Experience in system integration, installation, and certification activities
 * Experience supporting system testing, verification, or operational test events (e.g., SOVT or similar)
 * Experience performing requirements development, verification, and validation
 * Experience developing or supporting technical documentation and certification artifacts
 * Experience working within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) or similar collaborative engineering environments

Desired:

 * Extensive experience (e.g., 10+ years) supporting complex DOW technical programs
 * Experience supporting airborne communications systems or SATCOM-based architecture
 * Experience supporting system installation planning (e.g., site surveys, integration plans, or deployment briefs)
 * Experience supporting readiness certifications or technical review boards (e.g., FRCB or similar)

## Description

Sentar is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in San Diego, CA supporting Airborne Networking and Advanced Development Technical Support.


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