Systems & Electrical Engineer

Ultra Intelligence and Communications

$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, or Computer) or equivalent experience
  • 2–8 years of relevant engineering experience, welcoming early-career and mid-level candidates
  • Background in electrical or systems engineering or a closely related field
  • Exposure to rugged or edge computing and related disciplines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, and capability to collaborate in cross-functional teams
  • U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance necessary

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop rugged mission-compute solutions focusing on 3U-VPX standards
  • Participate in the full development lifecycle, including concept, design, integration, and testing
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to qualify compute platforms from concept through integration
  • Support design reviews and hardware bring-up processes
  • Conduct verification and validation activities for rugged and edge-compute systems

Benefits

  • Performance-related annual bonus
  • Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 11 company holidays
  • Early finish on Fridays
  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Student Loan Assistance Program
  • Voluntary benefit offerings
Full Job Description

Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications

Job Description Ultra Mission Solutions is looking for Systems and Electrical Engineers to design the next generation of rugged mission-compute solutions, with a particular emphasis on the 3U-VPX space. This is a hands-on engineering role spanning the full development lifecycle from concept and electrical design through mechanical packaging, system assembly, integration, and qualification test.

In this role, you will contribute to the design, integration, and test of rugged and edge-compute systems, working across electrical design, mechanical packaging, system assembly, and integration and test. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to bring certifiable compute platforms from concept through qualification, and you will support design reviews, hardware bring-up, and verification and validation activities.

We are looking for the right team members, not a perfect fit. If you are curious, innovative, and scrappy, we are willing to train the right candidates and help you grow into areas beyond your current experience.

Required location: San Diego, CA

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 2–8 years of relevant engineering experience (early-career and mid-level candidates encouraged)
• Background in electrical engineering, systems engineering, or a closely related discipline
• Exposure to one or more of: rugged compute, edge compute, system assembly, mechanical design, system integration, and system test
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively on a cross-functional team
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance; active clearance preferred
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:
• Active U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance
• Experience with 3U OpenVPX, VPX ATR chassis, or rugged embedded computing hardware programs
• Familiarity with SOSA, MOSA, CMOSS, or VITA standards in a manufacturing or program context
• Hands-on background in Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) for airborne or defense electronics programs
• Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) for inventory, procurement, and logistics tracking
• Hands-on experience with embedded/rugged hardware bring-up and qualification
• A builder's mindset and eagerness to learn across disciplines

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Notice

Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.

Our Benefits

Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:

  • Annual Bonus - Annual Bonus – Performance Related

  • Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 11 company holidays

  • Early finish on Friday

  • 401K w/ company match

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

  • Student Loan Assistance Program

  • Array of voluntary benefit offerings

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