Sr. Systems Engineer

Fieldpiece Instruments • Orange, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Fieldpiece is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to take technical ownership of a product line and help develop connected HVACR tools and test instruments. The role brings mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software technologies together, drives system architecture and technical decisions, and ensures components work together to achieve product performance and reliability. The engineer will provide technical leadership while collaborating with internal engineering teams and external development and manufacturing partners.

The position is based in the Orange, California office, which is expected to move to Tustin, California, in 2028. It follows a hybrid schedule, with employees typically working onsite three days per week. Additional onsite days may be required for onboarding, training, team meetings, project collaboration, or other business needs. Travel is listed as negligible.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 10 years of experience in product development, systems engineering, or technical leadership involving complex physical or electromechanical products.
• Demonstrated ability to take technical ownership of a product or complex system from architecture and requirements through integration, testing, and validation.
• Solid understanding of system architecture, hardware/software integration, embedded systems, and engineering design principles.
• Experience collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines and with external development or manufacturing partners.
• Knowledge of requirements management, technical documentation, and requirements traceability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate technical tradeoffs and drive effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions and lead through expertise rather than direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical direction of a product line, including system architecture, design decisions, and product integration.
• Integrate mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software components into a complete system.
• Lead technical execution across engineering disciplines and collaborate with internal teams and external development and manufacturing partners.
• Improve product performance and reliability through system-level problem-solving, optimization, integration, testing, and validation.
• Establish and manage product requirements, specifications, documentation, and traceability throughout the development lifecycle.
• Champion engineering practices involving repository management, version control, code reviews, and development workflows.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, resolve complex challenges, and make engineering decisions that keep development moving forward.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship, guide engineers, influence decisions, and help teams deliver high-quality products.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with annual bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Individual Development Plans and support for career development.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Music rooms in all U.S. offices; onsite guitar, piano, and voice lessons in California, with classes available to stream for other offices.
• Recognition programs, launch parties, and team-building events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior