Systems Engineer II

• Under general supervision designs, implements, integrates, and maintains complex systems and subsystems, ensuring configurations and components meet defined functional and performance requirements.

• Monitors system behavior and operational performance to proactively identify emerging issues, evaluate system trends, and apply adjustments which will improve efficiency, stability, and overall capability to resolve clearly defined problems, as well as seeks assistance in resolving more advanced problems.

• Conducts structured root-cause and failure-mode analyses on system components and implements corrective and preventive measures to strengthen system reliability throughout its lifecycle, reviewing and resolving inconsistencies or missing information that could affect findings.

• Contributes to cross-disciplinary teams to establish, refine, and document systems-engineering processes and procedures, including configuration management, verification, validation, and continuous improvement practices.

• Leads general system-level projects and participates in resilience, readiness, and recovery exercises, ensuring that systems meet continuity, safety, and operational requirements.
• Participates in designing, coding, testing, debugging, configuring, and documenting application software for embedded environments and internal tools.
• Applies generally accepted programming standards and techniques to assure efficient program logic and data manipulation.
• Designs, configures, and maintains disk images for the deployment of embedded servers.
• Communicates with customers, interprets embedded system log files, diagnoses problems, and coordinates with subsystem experts to resolve escalated customer service issues.

What’s in it for you:

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth. The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best. *

• Bachelor’s Degree in either Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or similar., * 2 - 4 years of work experience
• A background in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or similar engineering discipline with a focus on system-level design and troubleshooting
• Skilled in thermodynamics and heat transfer
• C++ in embedded applications
• uC/OS, NetBurner OS, or other real-time embedded operating systems
• Basic familiarity with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Python for scripting, automation, and server applications
• General knowledge of liquid cooling systems for datacenters
• Familiarity with Modbus TCP/IP, SNMP, EtherNet/IP, or other industrial automation protocols Feedback control, such as programming and tuning of PID controllers *

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Analytical thinking skills

• Problem-solving skills
• Technical experience with at least one unmanaged programming language: e.g. C, C++
• Familiarity with management of Linux systems or extensive experience with command line interfaces for management of other operating systems
• General understanding of IP networking / OSI networking model

Tuition reimbursement, Health insurance, 401(k) matching, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Paid sick time, Paid holidays Full-time Carlsbad, CA 92010, * Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and company paid holidays
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from 81,600K - 136,800K plus a 10% bonus in California. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Join the world’s largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2025!

Join a company at the forefront of data center innovation.

Chilldyne is a successful startup based in Southern California recently acquired by competitive global HVAC equipment and solutions provider, Daikin Applied. The current team of 20 employees is both innovative and passionate about developing cutting-edge cooling technologies that reduce environmental impact and improve operational performance. As part of the Chilldyne team, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape the future of AI and data center technology with solutions trusted by industry leaders worldwide.