Experience translating operational needs into software tasks
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Active DoD Secret security clearance required
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain system-level requirements documentation
Support system integration, verification, and validation activities
Communicate progress and risks to stakeholders clearly
Assist in proposal development and SOW drafting
Translate operational needs into actionable user stories and tasks
Facilitate Agile meetings like sprint planning and retrospectives
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
401(k)
Life AD&D
Full Job Description
Systems Engineer
Full-time Compensation: $92k - $162k Location: San Diego, CA Clearance Level: Secret
SUMMARY
TRABUS is seeking a mid-level Systems Engineer with strong product owner instincts to join our engineering team. In this role, you will serve as the bridge between government and commercial customers and TRABUS' software development teams, translating operational needs and mission requirements into clear, actionable engineering tasks. You will support diverse projects spanning marine transportation, defense sustainment, and data analytics platforms, helping ensure that what gets built actually solves the customer's problem.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and maintain system-level requirements documentation, specifications, and traceability across the development lifecycle.
Support system integration, verification, and validation activities to ensure delivered software meets customer and mission requirements.
Communicate progress, risks, and trade-offs to customer stakeholders and internal leadership in a clear, non-technical manner when needed.
Support proposal development and statement-of-work (SOW) drafting by helping scope and estimate future development efforts.
Serve as a liaison between customer stakeholders and TRABUS engineering teams, translating operational needs and mission requirements into actionable user stories, features, and technical tasks.
Participate in and help facilitate Agile meetings, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
REQUIREMENTS
2+ years of experience in systems engineering, technical product ownership, business analysis, or a similar requirements-translation role.
Demonstrated experience translating customer or operational needs into actionable software development tasks, user stories, or requirements.
Experience with Agile/Scrum frameworks.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical engineering teams and non-technical customer stakeholders.
Must currently hold an active, DoD-adjudicated Secret security clearance.
DESIRED
Master's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical discipline.
1-2 years of experience with Python and/or Javascript/Typescript
Experience working within DoD or other federal government contracts.
Experience managing product backlogs.
Exposure to AI/ML, data analytics, or data-intensive software platforms.
CSPO, PMP, or INCOSE (ASEP/CSEP) certification.
Scrum master or product owner training.
Experience supporting proposal writing or technical scoping efforts.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in a technical field required (Systems Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related STEM discipline); a degree in Computer Science or Data Science is desired, but not required.
BENEFITS
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
401(k)
Life AD&D
Active DoD-adjudicated Secret security clearance required.
Trabus Technologies (TRABUS) offers a competitive salary and full range of benefits.
